Best Dexter Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 186 students in Dexter, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in Dexter, NM is Dexter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dexter, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Dexter have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Dexter, NM (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dexter Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dexter, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dexter, NM include Dexter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dexter?
1 public middle schools are located in Dexter.
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter?
Dexter public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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