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Dexter Middle

Summary:

Dexter Middle School is a public middle school in Dexter, New Mexico, serving 196 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Dexter District, which is ranked 72 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dexter Middle School's student performance is generally below the state averages in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 37% compared to the state average of 39%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 20% compared to the state average of 25%. The school's performance is particularly low in 8th grade, with only 22.2% of students proficient in ELA and 14.3% proficient in Mathematics in 2021-2022, compared to state averages of 33.2% and 19.7%, respectively. However, Dexter Middle performs better in certain student subgroups, such as female students and low socioeconomic status students, where it ranks in the top half of New Mexico middle schools.

Dexter Middle's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the nearby schools in the Roswell District, such as Sierra Middle, Mesa Middle, and Mountain View Middle, which also struggle with low proficiency rates. However, the nearby Hagerman Middle School, which is only 6.18 miles away, consistently outperforms Dexter Middle, ranking in the top half of New Mexico middle schools and achieving higher proficiency rates in all subject areas.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 North Lincoln
       Dexter, NM  88230

(575) 734-5420

District: Dexter

SchoolDigger Rank:
128th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,020 Help


Students who attend Dexter Middle usually attend:

High:    Dexter High

Feeder schools for Dexter Middle:

Elementary:    Dexter Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.7%
White:
14.3%
Pacific Islander:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dexter Middle ranks worse than 54.5% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.7%), White (14.3%), Pacific Islander (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dexter Middle is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dexter Middle is $10,020.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dexter Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Dexter Middle 128th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Dexter Middle in the ranking list.)

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Dexter:

SchoolDigger ranks Dexter 72nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dexter Middle

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Rank History for all students at Dexter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 51.44 71st 157 54.8%
2006 57.44 58th 156 62.8%
2007 64.35 49th 171 71.3%
2008 54.12 66th 172 61.6%
2009 58.62 56th 178 68.5%
2010 38.75 103rd 179 42.5%
2011 25.60 138th 173 20.2%
2012 31.50 123rd 178 30.9%
2013 40.79 110th 193 43.0%
2014 52.74 92nd 222 58.6%
2015 36.73 119th 207 42.5%
2016 31.35 145th 208 30.3%
2017 29.71 124th 176 29.5%
2018 37.52 111th 186 40.3%
2019 33.21 130th 200 35.0%
2022 44.80 104th 232 55.2%
2023 41.97 121st 239 49.4%
2024 40.28 128th 235 45.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dexter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.29 56th 97 42.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dexter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.35 100th 168 40.5%
2019 42.55 93rd 175 46.9%
2022 53.65 71st 223 68.2%
2023 49.97 93rd 227 59.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Dexter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.07 3rd 33 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Dexter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.88 94th 156 39.7%
2019 29.75 115th 160 28.1%
2022 39.05 92nd 220 58.2%
2023 44.33 102nd 213 52.1%
2024 46.22 98th 217 54.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Dexter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.66 96th 151 36.4%
2019 45.23 71st 152 53.3%
2022 46.72 86th 213 59.6%
2023 35.31 133rd 221 39.8%
2024 28.43 153rd 219 30.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dexter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.01 85th 149 43.0%
2019 39.98 84th 150 44.0%
2022 49.39 73rd 214 65.9%
2023 41.73 107th 204 47.5%
2024 37.67 118th 206 42.7%
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Rank History for White students at Dexter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.04 82nd 120 31.7%
2019 24.88 97th 121 19.8%
2022 47.12 97th 187 48.1%
2023 38.73 129th 229 43.7%
2024 33.09 121st 181 33.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Dexter Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 48 0 0 92 1 n/a n/a 0 141
1991 38 3 0 112 1 n/a n/a 0 154
1992 55 2 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1993 67 0 0 104 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1994 71 1 0 132 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1995 79 1 0 133 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1996 79 1 0 133 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1997 74 1 0 125 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1998 62 0 0 138 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1999 119 2 0 250 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2000 116 1 0 231 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2001 107 1 0 241 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2002 97 2 0 276 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2003 97 2 0 276 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2004 90 2 0 203 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2005 94 0 0 200 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2006 79 0 0 175 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2007 67 0 0 186 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2008 62 0 0 206 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2009 65 0 0 193 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2010 68 0 0 202 0 0 0 0 270
2011 47 0 0 191 1 0 0 0 239
2012 42 0 0 183 0 0 0 0 225
2013 44 0 0 177 0 0 0 0 221
2014 41 0 0 185 0 0 0 0 226
2015 47 0 0 204 0 0 0 0 251
2016 44 1 0 196 0 0 0 0 241
2017 48 1 0 200 0 0 0 0 249
2018 48 0 0 180 0 0 0 0 228
2019 39 0 0 175 0 0 0 0 214
2020 38 0 0 178 0 0 0 0 216
2021 31 0 0 176 0 0 0 0 207
2022 28 0 0 168 0 0 0 0 196
2023 28 0 0 166 0 2 0 0 196

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dexter Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 141 8.2 17.1 n/a
1991 154 8.1 19.0 n/a
1992 141 9.0 15.6 n/a
1993 171 8.3 20.6 n/a
1994 204 9.3 21.9 n/a
1995 213 12.1 17.6 n/a
1996 213 12.1 17.6 n/a
1997 200 11.9 16.8 n/a
1998 200 11.9 16.8 n/a
1999 371 24.1 15.4 62.3
2000 348 24.4 14.3 65.5
2001 349 27.5 12.7 74.5
2002 375 25.1 14.9 73.3
2003 375 25.1 14.9 73.3
2004 295 21.1 14.0 73.2
2005 294 19.6 15.0 77.9
2006 254 18.7 13.6 76.8
2007 253 18.4 13.8 70.4
2008 268 18.9 14.2 70.1
2009 258 18.8 13.7 68.6
2010 270 18.3 14.7 75.2
2011 239 16.8 14.1 82.8
2012 225 14.9 15.0 81.3
2013 221 15.8 13.9 80.5
2014 226 18.4 12.2 83.6
2015 251 19.0 13.2 75.3
2016 241 17.0 14.1 83.4
2017 249 15.5 16.0 84.7
2018 228 12.9 17.6 83.3
2019 214 12.9 16.5 100
2020 216 13.2 16.3 100
2021 207 13.2 15.6 100
2022 196 14.2 13.7 100
2023 196 13.8 14.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dexter Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 141 8.2 17.1 n/a
1991 154 8.1 19.0 n/a
1992 141 9.0 15.6 n/a
1993 171 8.3 20.6 n/a
1994 204 9.3 21.9 n/a
1995 213 12.1 17.6 n/a
1996 213 12.1 17.6 n/a
1997 200 11.9 16.8 n/a
1998 200 11.9 16.8 n/a
1999 371 24.1 15.4 62.3
2000 348 24.4 14.3 65.5
2001 349 27.5 12.7 74.5
2002 375 25.1 14.9 73.3
2003 375 25.1 14.9 73.3
2004 295 21.1 14.0 73.2
2005 294 19.6 15.0 77.9
2006 254 18.7 13.6 76.8
2007 253 18.4 13.8 70.4
2008 268 18.9 14.2 70.1
2009 258 18.8 13.7 68.6
2010 270 18.3 14.7 75.2
2011 239 16.8 14.1 82.8
2012 225 14.9 15.0 81.3
2013 221 15.8 13.9 80.5
2014 226 18.4 12.2 83.6
2015 251 19.0 13.2 75.3
2016 241 17.0 14.1 83.4
2017 249 15.5 16.0 84.7
2018 228 12.9 17.6 83.3
2019 214 12.9 16.5 100
2020 216 13.2 16.3 100
2021 207 13.2 15.6 100
2022 196 14.2 13.7 100
2023 196 13.8 14.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dexter Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,020

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dexter Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 130th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 121st of 239 Middle schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Dexter Middle)2242.1
 20.1%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Dexter)2242.1
 20.1%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dexter Middle)2332.8
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dexter)2332.8
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Dexter Middle)1049.3
 39.3%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Dexter)1049.3
 39.3%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dexter Middle)1220.6
 8.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dexter)1220.6
 8.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Dexter Middle)1222.2
 10.2%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Dexter)1222.2
 10.2%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dexter Middle)2814.3
 13.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dexter)2814.3
 13.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students214196
 8.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic175166
 5.1%
Pacific Islander02
White3928
 28.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Dexter Middle.

Students who attend Dexter Middle usually go on to attend Dexter High

Students at Dexter Middle are 85% Hispanic, 14% White, 1% Pacific Islander.

Dexter Middle ranks 128th of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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