How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Capitan Middle | Ruidoso Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Capitan, NM | Ruidoso, NM |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 102 | 373 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.4% | 99.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Capitan Middle | Ruidoso Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,953 | $15,052 |
| District | Capitan Municipal Schools | Ruidoso Municipal Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Capitan Middle | Ruidoso Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.8% | 24.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.4% | 58.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 12.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Capitan Middle | Ruidoso Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 216:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.1% | 45.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.