Monterrey Elementary School

1600 Johnson St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monterrey Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 30% in NM
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monterrey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Monterrey Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Monterrey Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monterrey Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#173 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Monterrey Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monterrey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monterrey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
57%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
38%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Monterrey Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monterrey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monterrey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monterrey Elementary School's ranking?
Monterrey Elementary School is ranked #173 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Monterrey Elementary School?
329 students attend Monterrey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Monterrey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterrey Elementary School?
Monterrey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monterrey Elementary School offer ?
Monterrey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monterrey Elementary School part of?
Monterrey Elementary School is part of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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