Dexter School District
School District · Dexter, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,081
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,081
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Dexter?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dexter as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Dexter Middle
Dexter · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dexter Elementary
Dexter · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dexter High
Dexter · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#39 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,081
+$1,110 vs New Mexico median
District size
813 students
Typical than New Mexico median
The short answer
Dexter ranks #39 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Dexter's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dexter Middle (8.2/10), Dexter Elementary (6.6/10), and Dexter High (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dexter
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dexter Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Dexter Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Dexter High | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dexter
Dexter is a Dexter, New Mexico school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 813 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $20,081 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Dexter demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dexter Middle, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Dexter students show an average math proficiency of 26.5% and ELA proficiency of 33.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dexter, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dexter with test data.
Schools in Dexter
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Dexter
- Total Enrollment
- 813
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dexter?
Dexter has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dexter?
The average composite rating for Dexter is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dexter?
Dexter spends $20,081 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dexter?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dexter is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dexter?
Dexter Middle is the highest-rated school in Dexter with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Dexter?
Across schools in Dexter with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dexter compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Dexter has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.7%
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- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
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- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
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- Alamogordo (15)
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- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Bernalillo (11)
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- Silver City (9)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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