For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 443 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.
Public Schools in Capitan School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
916 Schools
# Students
443 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Capitan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
75%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.5%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
33%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
61%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,914 is higher than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,637 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,038 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$5,713 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,914
$19,444
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,637
$18,398
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Capitan School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capitan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Capitan Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Capitan High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Capitan School District?
Capitan School District manages 3 public schools serving 443 students.
What is the rank of Capitan School District?
Capitan School District is ranked #51 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Capitan School District?
61% of Capitan School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Capitan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,637 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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