Dexter

The schools in Dexter, New Mexico serve students from elementary through high school, with one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school in the Dexter school district. While the district faces economic challenges with all schools having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Dexter High School stands out as the highest-performing school, earning a 4-star rating and outperforming the state average in 11th grade English Language Arts proficiency on the SAT School Day exam.

Dexter Elementary School has maintained a 3-star rating for the past 3 years, despite a slight drop in statewide ranking, and performs better than the district and state averages in science proficiency. In contrast, Dexter Middle School has consistently held a 2-star rating, suggesting stable but relatively lower performance compared to other middle schools in New Mexico.

Overall, the Dexter school district faces economic challenges that may impact academic performance, but Dexter High School stands out as a bright spot, providing more effective educational opportunities for its students. The district and community may want to explore ways to replicate the high school's success at the elementary and middle school levels to ensure all Dexter students have access to a high-quality education.