- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dexter, NM
Dexter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dexter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350075000249
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dexter Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dexter Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dexter, NM.
School address
District: Dexter Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350075000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Dexter Middle shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.9 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 350075000249 · Dexter, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Dexter Elementary (330 students)
Dexter Middle shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 13.9 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Dexter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dexter Element
Dexter Elementary
330 students
- Dexter High
Dexter High
264 students
- This school
Dexter Middle
178 students
What this shows Dexter Middle reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dexter Middle compares
Dexter Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.0%
White 14.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Dexter Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dexter Consolidated Schools reports $20,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dexter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dexter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dexter Middle
How many students attend Dexter Middle?
Dexter Middle has 178 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dexter, NM. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter Middle is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dexter Middle?
100.0% of students at Dexter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dexter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dexter Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment, in Dexter, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dexter Middle?
Dexter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dexter Middle rank among public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dexter, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dexter Consolidated Schools?
Besides Dexter Middle, Dexter Consolidated Schools also operates Dexter Elementary (330 students) and Dexter High (264 students). See the Dexter Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.