#109 of 138 middle schools in New Mexico
#14683 of 15,369 nationally
About Dexter Middle
Dexter Middle is a public middle located in Dexter, in the Dexter school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 178 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 109th of 138 ranked middle schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 178.
There are 3 schools in Dexter; Dexter Middle ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)15%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dexter Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dexter Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dexter High
Dexter · Public high · Grades 9–12
264 students · 136 m away
Dexter Elementary
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students · 459 m away
Hagerman High
Hagerman · Public high · Grades 9–12
121 students · 9.9 km away
Hagerman Middle
Hagerman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
70 students · 10.0 km away
Hagerman Elementary
Hagerman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Holloman Middle
Holloman Afb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
173 students
Caton Middle
Eunice · Public middle · Grades 6–8
170 students
Memorial Middle
Las Vegas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
167 students
Central Elementary
Belen · Public middle · Grades 4–6
166 students
Snell Middle
Bayard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
201 students
Loving Middle
Loving · Public middle · Grades 6–8
154 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dexter Middle a good school?
Dexter Middle has a Success Index (US) of 14.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #109 of 138 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dexter Middle rank in New Mexico?
Dexter Middle ranks #109 of 138 middle schools in New Mexico and #14683 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dexter Middle?
Dexter Middle had 178 students in 2025.
Is Dexter Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Dexter Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dexter Middle?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Dexter Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.