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Dexter Consolidated Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 812 students in Dexter Consolidated Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Dexter Consolidated Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
812 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dexter Consolidated Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
676 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
83%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
132 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
52
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
55
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
66
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
55
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,899 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,377 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,899
$14,560
Spending / Student
$16,377
$13,933
Best Dexter Consolidated Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dexter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Dexter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 West 1st
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Dexter High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dexter Consolidated Schools School District?
Dexter Consolidated Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 812 students.
What is the rank of Dexter Consolidated Schools School District?
Dexter Consolidated Schools School District is ranked #84 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter Consolidated Schools School District?
83% of Dexter Consolidated Schools School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dexter Consolidated Schools School District?
Dexter Consolidated Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Dexter Consolidated Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,377 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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