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DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
3
Schools
812
Students
$18,278
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 812 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,278 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DEXTER ELEMENTARYPK–05362
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DEXTER MIDDLE06–08196
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DEXTER HIGH09–12254
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,278+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
20%
State
67.9%
Local (property tax)
20.4%
Federal
11.7%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
812
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,278 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS has 3 public schools, serving a total of 812 students.
What is the graduation rate for DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS spend per student?
DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS spends $18,278 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
100% of students in DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
No, DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS serve?
DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.