Top Rankings
Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,989 students in Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
15 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
8,989 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
458 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)67%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
# American Indian Students
121 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
82 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5,492 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
62%
# Black Students
134 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
3,017 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
34%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
257
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
607
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
652
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
719
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
676
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
718
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
718
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
729
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
691
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
719
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
701
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
637
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
550
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
615
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,825 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,589 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$142 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$104 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,825
$14,560
Spending / Student
$11,589
$13,933
Best Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocotillo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2106 Captain Williams Ln
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 628-4498
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 628-4498
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Monterrey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Johnson St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3309
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3309
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
923 North Walter St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Carlsbad Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 University Dr
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9415
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9415
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
Pecos Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1503 West Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 236-4005
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 236-4005
Grades: K-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Willow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Primrose St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3310
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3310
Grades: K-5
| 787 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 South Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: K-12
| 254 students
Rank: #88.
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 West Church St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #99.
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 South Alta Vista St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #1010.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1609 W Lea Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3304
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3304
Grades: 1-5
| 760 students
Rank: #1111.
Carlsbad Enrichment Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 N. Alameda Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-12
| 227 students
Rank: #1212.
Carlsbad High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 West Church
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Education Center
Magnet School
1801 West Lea St.
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: PK-K
| 170 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
406 N. Alameda Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 628-4498
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 628-4498
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest Preschool
Magnet School
1801 West Lea St.
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3303
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3303
Grades: PK
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District?
Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 8,989 students.
What is the rank of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District?
Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District is ranked #76 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District?
61% of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District?
Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,589 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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