Best High Schools in Capitan, NM

Capitan, NM has 3 high schools with 727 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Capitan score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Capitan exceed expectations.

1. Ruidoso High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students

2. Capitan High

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students

3. Carrizozo High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students

Best Middle Schools in Capitan, NM

Capitan, NM has 3 middle schools with 553 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Capitan score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Capitan greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ruidoso Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students

2. Capitan Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students

3. Carrizozo Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 32 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Capitan, NM

Capitan, NM has 3 elementary schools with 671 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Capitan score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Capitan greatly exceed expectations.

1. White Mountain Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 397 Students

2. Capitan Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students

3. Carrizozo Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 72 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Capitan, NM

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Capitan, NM has a total population of 2,139 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Capitan, NM

1,951

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Capitan, NM.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

17.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.51 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Capitan, NM.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Capitan, NM.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

798 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Capitan, NM Internet Health Assessment.

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