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Dexter Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 239 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 4, 2010

Both of my children attended Dexter Middle School. The teachers were very involved and devoted to doing their best. The grading system that is in place is very frustrating for students, parents, and teachers. Administration fails to see the connection between molding our future generation and test scores. Unfortunately, we took our children to another school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

My son is currently attending Dexter Middle School They are having trouble with fighting and drugs. I feel that the admin. aren't strict enough on the students. They need to enforce the rules that are in the handbook. The grading system they have in play also has made that students lazy and irresponsible. The system is called Power of 'I'. If al teacher were on board then it might work but they aren't so go back to the old way until you get something that most of the teacher agree with. We also need more supervision out on the playground with the students.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 37% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

87 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
34%
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 42% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
48%
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 42% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

92 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
46%
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 Students43%
Female44%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current8%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female51%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current17%
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 Students20%
Female26%
Male15%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Native Americann/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students29%
Female30%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current0%
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 Students36%
Female39%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current8%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students36%
Female39%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current0%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 75% 56%
White 25% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 69%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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200 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
Phone: (505) 734-5420

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