For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 471 students in Capitan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
51爆料s in Capitan School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
934 Schools
# Students
471 Students
318,852 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
22,087 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Capitan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
38,282 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,886 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
154 Students
198,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
63%
# Black Students
2 Students
5,580 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
298 Students
64,638 Students
% White Students
63%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
7,350 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
10,550
# Students in K Grade:
32
20,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
23,755
# Students in 8th Grade:
51
24,354
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
26
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,170 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,285 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,170
$14,547
Spending / Student
$19,285
$13,920
Best Capitan School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capitan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 South Forest Ave
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Capitan Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Capitan High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Capitan School District?
Capitan School District manages 3 public schools serving 471 students.
What is the rank of Capitan School District?
Capitan School District is ranked #47 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Capitan School District?
63% of Capitan School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Capitan School District?
Capitan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Capitan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,285 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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