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Best Schools in Dexter, NM
Dexter, NM has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,355 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Dexter meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dexter, NM
The top high schools in Dexter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dexter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
2. Roswell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
3. Hagerman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hagerman Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dexter, NM
The top middle schools in Dexter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hagerman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hagerman Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
2. Mountain View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 520 Students
3. Dexter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 196 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dexter, NM
The top elementary schools in Dexter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hagerman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hagerman Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 180 Students
2. Dexter Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
3. East Grand Plains Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 217 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dexter, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dexter, NM has a total population of 4,775 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dexter, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dexter, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dexter, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dexter, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dexter, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dexter, NM
How many schools are in Dexter, NM?
Dexter, NM has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,355 students in total.
How do schools in Dexter perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Dexter score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Dexter meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dexter?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Dexter
3 of 3 schools in Dexter carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Dexter. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.