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Dexter Middle School vs. Mt. Pisgah Middle/high

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School Overview

School
Dexter Middle School
6998 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high
1444 Pisgah Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 367 students in grades 6-8, Dexter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 522 students in grades 6-9, Mt. Pisgah Middle/high ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-9
Total Students
367 students
522 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dexter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mt. Pisgah Middle/high over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dexter Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mt. Pisgah Middle/high.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dexter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mt. Pisgah Middle/high over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the state of Tennessee, 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 Mt. Pisgah Middle/high with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#1550 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mt. Pisgah Middle/high, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dexter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee 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 Mt. Pisgah Middle/high who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dexter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee 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 Mt. Pisgah Middle/high who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dexter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee 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 Mt. Pisgah Middle/high who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dexter Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mt. Pisgah Middle/high by grade.
Grade 6 Students
138
174
Grade 7 Students
120
161
Grade 8 Students
109
187

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dexter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, 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 Asian at Mt. Pisgah Middle/high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dexter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, 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 Mt. Pisgah Middle/high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
69%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dexter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, 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 Mt. Pisgah Middle/high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dexter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, 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 Mt. Pisgah Middle/high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, 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
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dexter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, 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 Mt. Pisgah Middle/high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dexter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, 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 Mt. Pisgah Middle/high, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dexter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, 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 Mt. Pisgah Middle/high, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dexter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, 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 Mt. Pisgah Middle/high, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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