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Dexter Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 489 students

 

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Posted January 28, 2007

My children have attend dexter elementary for the passed 5 years my daughter is in kinder and my son is in 4th I strongly believe my kids are being well educated. the staff is great and make parents feel welcome and they are also willing to help you in the education of your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2005

Dexter Elementary is very inviting to everyone to enters the doors. The students are challenged to do their best and parents are invited to help, become involved in their childs education. There are grades PreK to 5th grade there now. Teachers are very knowlegeable and treat our children with respect. I feel that the students are safe there and that everyone cares for them.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

88 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
23%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

74 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students54%
Female59%
Male49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current23%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female54%
Male52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current31%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students37%
Female31%
Male43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exited42%

Reading

All Students39%
Female38%
Male40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current18%
English Language Learner Exited25%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students51%
Female52%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities20%
English Language Learner Current13%
English Language Learner Exited71%

Reading

All Students52%
Female55%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities20%
English Language Learner Current20%
English Language Learner Exited71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 78% 58%
White 21% 25%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 13%
Asian 0% 1%
Black 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 74%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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400 West 1st
Dexter, NM 88230
Phone: (505) 734-5420

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