Best Public Schools in Capitan, NM

Summary:

The city of Capitan, New Mexico is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Capitan Elementary, Capitan High, and Capitan Middle. These schools, part of the Capitan Municipal Schools district, serve a diverse student population with a mix of white and Hispanic students, as well as a significant number of students from lower-income households.

Capitan Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranked in the top 25% of New Mexico elementary schools with a 4-star rating. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 12 suggests a more personalized learning environment that supports student success. In contrast, Capitan High and Capitan Middle have maintained 3-star ratings, with their rankings fluctuating over the years, indicating potential areas for improvement.

Across the three schools, the student-teacher ratios range from 10.4 at Capitan High to 14.5 at Capitan Middle, with Capitan Elementary maintaining a particularly low ratio of 12. The schools also serve a significant population of students from lower-income households, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 50% at Capitan High to 58.42% at Capitan Elementary. These socioeconomic factors may impact student success and should be considered in any efforts to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for all students in the Capitan Municipal Schools district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Capitan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	150 South Forest Ave	Capitan	88316	Lincoln County	Capitan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 354-2239	202	17	12.0	58.4%	128 (63.4%)	1 (0.5%)	68 (33.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	72.5	107^th of 435 public elementary schools	75.4%		63.9	111^th of 420 public elementary schools	73.6%	4	55.0	27.0	50.0	$11,595
Capitan High	Public	9-12	519 Smokey Bear Blvd	Capitan	88316	Lincoln County	Capitan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 354-2239	142	14	10.4	50.0%	87 (61.3%)	1 (0.7%)	46 (32.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.5%)	58.3	56^th of 170 public high schools	67.1%		44.9	76^th of 177 public high schools	57.1%	20	38.0	19.0	53.0	$12,874
Capitan Middle	Public	6-8	519 Smokey Bear Blvd	Capitan	88316	Lincoln County	Capitan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 354-2239	127	9	14.5	54.3%	83 (65.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (31.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	56	83^rd of 239 public middle schools	65.3%		53	83^rd of 232 public middle schools	64.2%		49.0	22.0	28.0	$11,085

Cities Near Capitan

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fort Stanton	4.66 mi	1
Ruidoso	13.73 mi	4	63^rd
Carrizozo	18.64 mi	3	16^th
Hondo	21.79 mi	2	103^rd
Mescalero	24.07 mi	1

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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.