Valley View Elementary School vs. Dexter Elementary School
Should you attend Valley View Elementary School or Dexter 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
421 students
358 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#357 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
56
51
Grade 1 Students
68
49
Grade 2 Students
73
64
Grade 3 Students
70
57
Grade 4 Students
75
47
Grade 5 Students
79
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
77%
81%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
19%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.37
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
