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Capitan Middle

Summary:

Capitan Middle School is a public middle school in Capitan, New Mexico, serving 127 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (65.35%) and Hispanic (31.5%).

Capitan Middle consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 49% of students proficient or better in Language Arts compared to the state average of 38%. However, the school lags behind the state average in Mathematics (22% proficient vs. 24%) and Science (28% proficient vs. 34%). Notably, Capitan Middle has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (54.33%), significantly higher than the nearby Ruidoso Middle School, which has 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1.

Capitan Middle's consistent academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking among New Mexico middle schools ranging from 45th to 95th place since 2011-2012, suggests a stable and effective educational program. The school's performance on various student subgroups is also noteworthy, with Capitan Middle ranking in the top half of New Mexico middle schools for female students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's performance for White students and special education students is relatively lower. Compared to nearby schools, Capitan Middle outperforms Carrizozo Middle in Language Arts proficiency, but lags behind Ruidoso Middle in some areas, such as Science proficiency.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 519 Smokey Bear Blvd
       Capitan, NM  88316

(575) 354-2239

District: Capitan

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,085 Help


Students who attend Capitan Middle usually attend:

High:    Capitan High

Feeder schools for Capitan Middle:

Elementary:    Capitan Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  127

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.4%
Hispanic:
31.5%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Capitan Middle ranks better than 65.3% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.4%), Hispanic (31.5%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Capitan Middle is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Capitan Middle is $11,085.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Capitan Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Capitan Middle 83rd of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Capitan Middle in the ranking list.)

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Capitan:

SchoolDigger ranks Capitan 34th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Capitan Middle

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Rank History for all students at Capitan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.69 41st 157 73.9%
2006 67.10 41st 156 73.7%
2007 47.20 87th 171 49.1%
2008 62.18 55th 172 68.0%
2009 48.45 82nd 178 53.9%
2010 61.15 54th 179 69.8%
2011 63.86 52nd 173 69.9%
2012 76.89 28th 178 84.3%
2013 73.42 45th 193 76.7%
2014 62.48 63rd 222 71.6%
2015 48.21 88th 207 57.5%
2016 49.20 85th 208 59.1%
2017 37.81 105th 176 40.3%
2018 42.63 95th 186 48.9%
2019 49.83 86th 200 57.0%
2022 53.01 83rd 232 64.2%
2023 55.97 83rd 239 65.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Capitan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.79 38th 58 34.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Capitan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.15 57th 168 66.1%
2019 59.55 54th 175 69.1%
2022 57.85 61st 223 72.6%
2023 60.10 69th 227 69.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Capitan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.03 46th 156 70.5%
2019 56.82 58th 160 63.8%
2022 58.78 59th 220 73.2%
2023 51.13 84th 213 60.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Capitan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.94 87th 151 42.4%
2019 59.43 48th 152 68.4%
2022 47.55 82nd 213 61.5%
2023 55.17 87th 221 60.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Capitan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.68 46th 149 69.1%
2019 41.30 78th 150 48.0%
2022 55.75 60th 214 72.0%
2023 57.87 68th 204 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Capitan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.30 110th 120 8.3%
2019 40.56 66th 121 45.5%
2022 33.09 129th 187 31.0%
2023 50.47 100th 229 56.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Capitan Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 131 1 0 28 2 n/a n/a 0 162
1996 131 1 0 28 2 n/a n/a 0 162
1997 121 0 0 23 2 n/a n/a 0 146
1998 115 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1999 111 0 0 36 7 n/a n/a 0 154
2000 119 0 0 25 4 n/a n/a 0 148
2001 110 0 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 139
2002 132 0 0 26 2 n/a n/a 0 160
2003 132 0 0 26 2 n/a n/a 0 160
2004 127 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2005 111 2 0 44 1 n/a n/a 0 158
2006 101 3 0 41 1 n/a n/a 0 146
2007 86 2 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2008 75 6 0 45 2 n/a n/a 0 128
2009 81 1 0 36 1 n/a n/a 0 119
2010 87 1 2 31 4 0 0 0 125
2011 99 1 1 23 2 0 0 0 126
2012 99 0 1 29 3 0 2 0 134
2013 87 0 1 31 0 0 1 0 120
2014 84 1 1 34 1 0 3 0 124
2015 78 1 1 35 4 0 3 0 122
2016 90 1 1 33 4 0 0 0 129
2017 88 1 1 35 4 0 0 0 129
2018 91 0 1 41 1 0 1 0 135
2019 83 0 1 34 0 0 1 0 119
2020 81 0 1 35 1 1 2 0 121
2021 76 2 0 29 3 1 0 0 111
2022 87 1 0 35 2 1 0 0 126
2023 83 0 0 40 1 1 2 0 127

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Capitan Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 162 8.7 18.6 n/a
1996 162 8.7 18.6 n/a
1997 146 9.8 14.9 n/a
1998 145 9.1 15.9 n/a
1999 154 9.1 16.9 48.7
2000 148 9.7 15.3 47.3
2001 139 9.7 14.3 57.6
2002 160 9.9 16.2 58.8
2003 160 9.9 16.2 58.8
2004 153 9.8 15.6 57.5
2005 158 9.1 17.4 75.3
2006 146 9.6 15.2 50
2007 126 7.0 18.0 47.6
2008 128 10.1 12.7 57.8
2009 119 9.5 12.5 58
2010 125 8.6 14.5 47.2
2011 126 8.0 15.6 60.3
2012 134 8.6 15.4 47
2013 120 9.9 12.1 68.3
2014 124 8.4 14.6 62.1
2015 122 8.0 15.2 66.4
2016 129 8.0 16.1 63.6
2017 129 8.5 15.1 69.8
2018 135 8.7 15.4 66.7
2019 119 9.3 12.7 59.7
2020 121 9.4 12.8 49.6
2021 111 8.4 13.1 37.8
2022 126 9.1 13.8 48.4
2023 127 8.7 14.5 54.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Capitan Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 162 8.7 18.6 n/a
1996 162 8.7 18.6 n/a
1997 146 9.8 14.9 n/a
1998 145 9.1 15.9 n/a
1999 154 9.1 16.9 48.7
2000 148 9.7 15.3 47.3
2001 139 9.7 14.3 57.6
2002 160 9.9 16.2 58.8
2003 160 9.9 16.2 58.8
2004 153 9.8 15.6 57.5
2005 158 9.1 17.4 75.3
2006 146 9.6 15.2 50
2007 126 7.0 18.0 47.6
2008 128 10.1 12.7 57.8
2009 119 9.5 12.5 58
2010 125 8.6 14.5 47.2
2011 126 8.0 15.6 60.3
2012 134 8.6 15.4 47
2013 120 9.9 12.1 68.3
2014 124 8.4 14.6 62.1
2015 122 8.0 15.2 66.4
2016 129 8.0 16.1 63.6
2017 129 8.5 15.1 69.8
2018 135 8.7 15.4 66.7
2019 119 9.3 12.7 59.7
2020 121 9.4 12.8 49.6
2021 111 8.4 13.1 37.8
2022 126 9.1 13.8 48.4
2023 127 8.7 14.5 54.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Capitan Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,085

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Capitan Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 86th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 83rd of 239 Middle schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Capitan Middle)5951.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Capitan)5951.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Capitan Middle)4337.8
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Capitan)4337.8
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Capitan Middle)2539
 14%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Capitan)2539
 14%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Capitan Middle)1134.1
 23.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Capitan)1134.1
 23.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Capitan Middle)3237
 5%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Capitan)3237
 5%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Capitan Middle)1117.4
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Capitan)1117.4
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students119127
 6.7%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3440
 17.6%
Pacific Islander01
White8383
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.7%54.3%
 5.3%

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Students at Capitan Middle are 65% White, 31% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Capitan Middle usually go on to attend Capitan High

Capitan Middle ranks 83rd of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 127 students attended Capitan Middle.


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