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Bell City High School vs. Dexter High School

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School Overview

School
Bell City High School
25254 Walnut St
Bell City, MO 63735
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Dexter High School
1101 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Bell City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Dexter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 105 students in grades 7-12, Bell City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 572 students in grades 9-12, Dexter High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
105 students
572 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bell City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dexter High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bell City High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dexter High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bell City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dexter High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bell City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bell City R-II School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dexter High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dexter R-XI School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#866 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#381 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bell City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dexter High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MO)
50-54%
(Top 20% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bell City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bell City R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dexter High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dexter R-XI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bell City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bell City R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dexter High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dexter R-XI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bell City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bell City R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dexter High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dexter R-XI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
≥95%
(Top 5% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bell City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bell City R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dexter High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dexter R-XI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bell City High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dexter High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
22
-
Grade 8 Students
22
-
Grade 9 Students
10
136
Grade 10 Students
22
139
Grade 11 Students
10
155
Grade 12 Students
19
142

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bell City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bell City R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dexter High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dexter R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bell City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bell City R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dexter High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dexter R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bell City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bell City R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dexter High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dexter R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
95%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bell City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bell City R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dexter High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dexter R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bell City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bell City R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dexter High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dexter R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.10
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bell City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bell City R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dexter High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dexter R-XI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bell City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bell City R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dexter High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dexter R-XI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bell City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bell City R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dexter High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dexter R-XI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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