Dexter Elementary School vs. Berrendo Elementary School
Should you attend Dexter Elementary School or Berrendo Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dexter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Berrendo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dexter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Berrendo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
358 students
360 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#270 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
38
Kindergarten Students
51
58
Grade 1 Students
49
44
Grade 2 Students
64
50
Grade 3 Students
57
45
Grade 4 Students
47
56
Grade 5 Students
61
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
81%
51%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
19%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
