Capitan Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Capitan, New Mexico 88316 · Capitan
#10 of 138 middle schools in New Mexico
#9420 of 15,369 nationally
About Capitan Middle
Capitan Middle is a public middle located in Capitan, in the Capitan school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 102 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 10th of 138 ranked middle schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 102.
There are 3 schools in Capitan; Capitan Middle ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Capitan Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Capitan Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capitan Middle a good school?
Capitan Middle has a Success Index (US) of 41.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #10 of 138 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Capitan Middle rank in New Mexico?
Capitan Middle ranks #10 of 138 middle schools in New Mexico and #9420 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Capitan Middle?
Capitan Middle had 102 students in 2025.
Is Capitan Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Capitan Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Capitan Middle?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Capitan Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.