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Dexter Consolidated Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 794 students in Dexter Consolidated Schools School District.
Public Schools in Dexter Consolidated Schools School District have a diversity score of 0.29, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
794 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
33%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
654 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
139 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
18%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
59
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
62
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,259 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,748 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,259
$14,520
Spending / Student
$16,748
$13,895
Best Dexter Consolidated Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 West 1st
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Dexter Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Dexter High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dexter Consolidated Schools School District?
Dexter Consolidated Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 794 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter Consolidated Schools School District?
82% of Dexter Consolidated Schools School District students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dexter Consolidated Schools School District?
Dexter Consolidated Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Dexter Consolidated Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,748 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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