Research Capshaw Junior High School Public Schools in Santa Fe, New Mexico

“My son attends Capshaw Middle School (CMS) in Santa Fe. We had other options and found that CMS gave us the best value. The teachers are well qualified and truly care about the students. CMS breaks down each grade into smaller groups called families. This has allowed the teachers to really know the students and address their needs as a 'family.' I strongly encourage parents to check CMS out before jumping to the private school scene and paying huge bucks for a private education when a very good local school exists in your neighborhood - what I consider a good value!”

“This is our most positive experience at a SFPS too. My son attended 7th and 8th grade and now my daughter is here as a 7th grader. Both kids love the teachers and the school. My daughter was apprehensive about attending Capshaw because of false rumors that she was hearing from her friends. She actually attended all the other open houses at the other schools and was most impressed with Capshaw. She is extremely happy with the education and the staff and has met great friends. Capshaw's staff is professional and approachable. They are absolutely wonderful and we are all so very happy with our decision to keep our kids in Public Schools. I recommend sending your child to shadow one of the students, let them find out for themselves how wonderful the teachers are and safe the school is.”

“This is my daughter's first year at Capshaw and she loves it! The teachers are as good as her El Dorado teachers or possibly better! The math teacher, has at least 2 parent volunteers in every class and kids get one-on one instruction. Most kids move up at least 4 years in Math. The school offers Pre-AP classes, enrichment, and lots of wonderful afterschool clubs and activities. I highly reccomend visiting the school and observing classes. Teachers are very welcoming.”

“This is our first year at Capshaw and it has been the most positive SFPS experience my son and I have had. The communication with the principals, teachers, counselors, principals and staff is impressive. My son feels safe and happy. Most importantly at this juncture in my sons life, is the way adults interact with him. The teachers seem to treat him with respect and value his opinion and his style of being, along with disciplining him appropriately. He is doing well and is enjoying the learning process which means the teachers are great! Plus, the school has been given a facelift: it now has sky lights, new lockers and a beautiful new cafeteria. :)”

“This is the best of the worst. Its was the only public mid-school meeting standards in Santa Fe. Some teachers who would be a credit to any school are at Capshaw. But as only 'performing' school under No Child Left Behind Act, Capshaw has been slammed with many new students who are way behind academically. Many are also discipline problems. Good students are unwelcome by the administration. And why not? Their good test scores got the school into its enrollment mess, and they bring troublesome, demanding parents. This is the kind of school where some teachers will mark your kid down if you complain about something. Pros: First class teachers. Cons: Everything else.”

“Capshaw is a wonderful school that has a strong energy and a need to learn. The teachers strive to get the children involved and they actualy care about what the the child does. It needs improvement like every other school in New Mexico, but out of all the middle schools in Santa Fe it is definately the best. It is a great school, and I strongly advisse you to send your children there.”

“Capshaw is a beautifully built school! The lockers are roomy and the classrooms are nice. Capshaw is a wonderful school and i suggest sending your children there.”

“I'm a former student to this school. The building itself is very poorly built. It feels very dark in the school. The teachers are not the greatest. It sure can use some improvements.”