Dexter Elementary School vs. Valley View Elementary School
Should you attend Dexter Elementary School or Valley View 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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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Valley View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
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 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valley View 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 27% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
358 students
421 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
-
Kindergarten Students
51
56
Grade 1 Students
49
68
Grade 2 Students
64
73
Grade 3 Students
57
70
Grade 4 Students
47
75
Grade 5 Students
61
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
81%
77%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
19%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
15%
