Very Good
#202 of 864 schools in NM
Top 23% in state
Capitan Middle
Middle School · Capitan · Capitan, NM
A middle school in Capitan, NM where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
519 SMOKEY BEAR BLVD, Capitan, NM 88316
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Capitan Middle score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2017, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Capitan Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated863/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Capitan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,788
Median home value
$164,800
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Capitan
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Capitan Middle is listed in CAPITAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Capitan Middle
Capitan Middle is a public middle school in Capitan, NM, part of Capitan, serving approximately 102 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Capitan Middle
What grades does Capitan Middle serve?
Capitan Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Capitan Middle?
Capitan Middle has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Capitan Middle is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Capitan Middle rank in NM?
Capitan Middle ranks #202 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Capitan Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Capitan Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Capitan Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Capitan Middle has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Capitan Middle a charter school?
No, Capitan Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Capitan Middle a Title I school?
No, Capitan Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capitan Middle?
98.0% of students at Capitan Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (575) 354-2239
- Area population (ZIP 88316)
- 2,319
- Area median age
- 58.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88316; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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