For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 102 students in Capitan, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in Capitan, NM is Capitan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Capitan, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Capitan have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Capitan, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capitan Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Capitan, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Capitan, NM include Capitan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Capitan?
1 public middle schools are located in Capitan.
What is the racial composition of students in Capitan?
Capitan public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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