C
Below Average
59/100

Dexter Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 100 NORTH LINCOLN, Dexter, NM 88230
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 55th percentile in New Mexico
Growth
C
Students gain 0.72 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 31st percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Mexico schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
186
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%55/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%31/100Students gain 0.72 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.26 in 2009–19; 10th percentile in New Mexico (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with New Mexico schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Mexico. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency15% (−17 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency21% (−1 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Mexico state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White15%25%reading -31 pts, math -11 pts7th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%22%reading -10 pts, math +5 pts36th percentile (list)
Low-income17%22%reading -9 pts, math +6 pts42nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 100 NORTH LINCOLN
City Dexter
ZIP Code 88230
District 3500750
NCES School ID 350075000249
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 88230

Understanding the community around Dexter Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,827
Per Capita Income $20,898
Poverty Rate 28.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%
High School or Higher 71.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $99,300
Median Rent $846
Owner-Occupied 72.0%
Renter-Occupied 28.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dexter Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 86.0%
White 12.9%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 186
Teachers (FTE) 13.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dexter Middle?
Dexter Middle has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dexter Middle?
Dexter Middle has 186 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Dexter Middle serve?
Dexter Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dexter Middle receive per student?
Dexter Middle receives $18,278 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dexter Middle in 88230 ▼
Avg Home Value
$135,235
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
-6.2%
% Renters
28.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026