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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dexter Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
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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