Edward Ortiz Middle School vs. Capital High School
Should you attend Edward Ortiz Middle School or Capital High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Edward Ortiz Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 441 students in grades 6-8, Edward Ortiz 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,398 students in grades 9-12, Capital High 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
441 students
1,398 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#693 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#683 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Graduation Rate
n/a
83%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
150
-
Grade 7 Students
145
-
Grade 8 Students
146
-
Grade 9 Students
-
530
Grade 10 Students
-
365
Grade 11 Students
-
269
Grade 12 Students
-
234
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
94%
93%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.12
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
