School Report CardK-8 SchoolMemphis-Shelby County Schools

Dexter School

Shelby County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.1 / 5.0

C3.1 / 5.0
Satisfactory

K-8 School · 2024-25

Overall Performance Summary

Dexter School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.1 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of k-8 schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #118 out of 242 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This satisfactory rating indicates that Dexter School is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

Below AverageDAbove AverageBExcellentA

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

D 50%
B 40%
A 10%

The final score of 3.1is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 22.8% of students at Dexter School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 37.2%, while Math (Elementary) at 15.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (Elementary): 24.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 15.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Elementary): 23.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

ELA (Middle): 16.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 16.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 25.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (Middle): 37.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Dexter School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.0 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 20.9% of all students at Dexter School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 9.5%, 11.4 points below the overall rate.

All Students
20.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
19.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
24.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
9.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Dexter School Compare?

Overall score compared to the Shelby County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 3.1, Dexter School is above the Shelby County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 242 schools in Shelby County, this school holds the #118 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dexter School’s performance data.

What grade did Dexter School receive?
Dexter School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.1 out of 5.0 for the 2024-25 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and growth of the lowest-performing students.
How does Dexter School compare to other Shelby County schools?
Dexter School ranks #118 out of 242 schools in Shelby County. The county average score is 3.1, and Dexter School’s score of 3.1 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Dexter School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Dexter School’s average growth score of 3.0 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Dexter School above or below the state average?
Dexter School’s score of 3.1 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at Dexter School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 37.2%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 15.7%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 22.8%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2024-25 School Year