Best Public Schools in Capitan, NM


Summary:

The city of Capitan, New Mexico is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school: Capitan Elementary, Capitan High, and Capitan Middle. These schools demonstrate a mix of strong and improving academic performance, with Capitan Elementary and Capitan High standing out as top performers in the region.

Capitan High School is the standout, ranking 21st out of 190 New Mexico high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in science proficiency, with 71% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 36%. Additionally, 54% of students achieved proficiency in SAT English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state average of 34%. Capitan Elementary is also a strong performer, consistently ranking among the top 25% of New Mexico elementary schools and outperforming the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

In contrast, Capitan Middle School has shown more mixed results, with some subject areas exceeding the state average and others falling below. The school's higher student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, compared to the lower ratios at the elementary and high school levels, may be an area for improvement. Overall, the Capitan school district demonstrates a range of academic performance, with standout schools at the elementary and high school levels and opportunities for growth at the middle school level.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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