Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus 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 21% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus's student population of 705 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
69%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus's ranking?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is ranked #512 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus?
705 students attend Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus offer ?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus part of?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is part of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District.
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