Best Schools in Fort Stanton, NM
Fort Stanton, NM has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,291 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Fort Stanton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fort Stanton, NM
The top high schools in Fort Stanton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Capitan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
2. Ruidoso High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort Stanton, NM
The top middle schools in Fort Stanton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruidoso Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
2. Capitan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort Stanton, NM
The top elementary schools in Fort Stanton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Capitan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
2. White Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 397 Students
3. Sierra Vista Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 497 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Stanton, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort Stanton, NM has a total population of 155 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort Stanton, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fort Stanton, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Stanton, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Stanton, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fort Stanton, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fort Stanton, NM
How many schools are in Fort Stanton, NM?
Fort Stanton, NM has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,291 students in total.
How do schools in Fort Stanton perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Fort Stanton score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Fort Stanton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fort Stanton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations