Middle Schools in Dexter

There is only one middle school located in Dexter, New Mexico - Dexter Middle School. This public school serves grades 6-8 and has a total enrollment of 186 students. While Dexter Middle School is the sole middle school option in the area, its academic performance appears to be struggling compared to state-wide averages.

Dexter Middle School is ranked 143 out of 192 New Mexico middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below state averages, ranging from 33.9% to 44.23% in English Language Arts and 15.38% to 22.81% in Mathematics. Additionally, the 8th grade science proficiency rate is only 13.56%, compared to the state average of 34.46%. These low academic performance metrics suggest that Dexter Middle School is one of the lower-performing middle schools in the state.

Despite the school's academic challenges, it does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1, which could be a positive factor. However, this does not appear to be translating into higher student achievement. The school also serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the academic performance issues and improving student outcomes should be a priority for the school and district in order to better serve the Dexter community.