Middle Schools in Eunice

Eunice, New Mexico is home to a single middle school, Caton Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Caton Middle School does not appear to be a standout performer among middle schools in the state, ranking 115 out of 192 middle schools in New Mexico for the 2024-2025 school year with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caton Middle School's academic performance is generally below the state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics trailing the statewide figures, except for 7th and 8th grade ELA, which are slightly higher. The school's 8th grade science proficiency rate of 18.64% is significantly lower than the state average of 34.46%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 101 out of 165 schools in 2023-2024 to 115 out of 192 schools in 2024-2025, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other middle schools in New Mexico.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Caton Middle School, at 58.9%, suggests that the school may be serving a disadvantaged population, which could be a contributing factor to the lower academic outcomes. To improve the school's performance and better serve its students, Caton Middle School may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the identified areas of concern and work to close the achievement gap with the state averages.