Capitan Middle vs Santa Rosa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 174 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitan Middle
Capitan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
102 students
Santa Rosa Middle
Santa Rosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
94 students
| Measure | Capitan Middle Capitan, New Mexico | Santa Rosa Middle Santa Rosa, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 138 | #100 of 138 |
| National rank | #9420 of 15,369 | #14605 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 102 | 94 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 94 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Capitan | Santa Rosa |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capitan Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 14.8).
- •Capitan Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Capitan Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Capitan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 100%).
- •Santa Rosa Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
- •Capitan Middle is the larger school with 102 students compared with 94.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capitan Middle better than Santa Rosa Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Capitan Middle ranks higher (41.8 vs 14.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Capitan Middle and Santa Rosa Middle?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Capitan and Santa Rosa in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitan Middle: 102. Santa Rosa Middle: 94. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitan Middle and Santa Rosa Middle rank in New Mexico?
Capitan Middle is 10th of 138 and Santa Rosa Middle is 100th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).