Dexter Consolidated Schools School District

100 N. Lincoln Street
Dexter, NM 88230
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

2021-2022 School Year Data
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NM)
(18-19)
17%
21%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dexter Consolidated Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NM by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
23%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dexter Consolidated Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NM by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
80-84%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dexter Consolidated Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dexter Consolidated Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of Dexter Consolidated Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,259
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dexter Consolidated Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,748
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dexter Consolidated Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dexter Consolidated Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 West 1st
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Dexter Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Dexter High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 North Lincoln
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 794 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 17%
  • : 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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