Serving 511 students in grades 7-8, Calvin Capshaw Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)27%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
82%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Calvin Capshaw Middle School?
511 students attend Calvin Capshaw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Calvin Capshaw Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calvin Capshaw Middle School?
Calvin Capshaw Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Calvin Capshaw Middle School offer ?
Calvin Capshaw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Calvin Capshaw Middle School part of?
Calvin Capshaw Middle School is part of Santa Fe ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools School District.
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