Excellent
#91 of 864 schools in NM
Top 10% in state
Dexter Middle
Middle School · Dexter · Dexter, NM
A middle school in Dexter, NM where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 159, Dexter, NM 88230
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dexter Middle score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dexter Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,894
Median home value
$96,500
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dexter
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dexter Middle is listed in DEXTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dexter Middle
Dexter Middle is a public middle school in Dexter, NM, part of Dexter, serving approximately 186 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dexter Middle
What grades does Dexter Middle serve?
Dexter Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dexter Middle?
Dexter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dexter Middle rank in NM?
Dexter Middle ranks #91 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Dexter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dexter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dexter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dexter Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dexter Middle a charter school?
No, Dexter Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dexter Middle a Title I school?
No, Dexter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dexter Middle?
100.0% of students at Dexter Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chaves County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (575) 734-5420
- Area population (ZIP 88230)
- 4,639
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88230; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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