Carlsbad

The Carlsbad school district in New Mexico serves over 10,000 students across 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district showcases a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with some standout institutions leading the way.

Carlsbad Early College High ranks among the top 10 high schools in New Mexico, with exceptional test scores and a high 4-year graduation rate of 78%. Other top-performing schools include Desert Willow Elementary and Monterrey Elementary, which both rank in the top 100 and 115 schools in the state, respectively. These schools excel in English language arts and mathematics, with over 50% of students proficient or better in these subjects.

In contrast, some schools, such as Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus, struggle with significantly lower proficiency rates in both English language arts and mathematics. The data also suggests a correlation between economic disadvantage, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic achievement, with the schools serving the most economically disadvantaged students tending to have lower test scores.