Carlsbad Enrichment Center

Carlsbad Enrichment Center is an alternative public school in Carlsbad, New Mexico, serving grades 1-12 with a total enrollment of 227 students. The school is part of the Carlsbad school district, which is ranked 80 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carlsbad Enrichment Center faces significant academic and graduation rate challenges compared to the state and district averages, as well as the nearby Jefferson Montessori school. The school's four-year graduation rates have declined from 78% in 2021-2022 to 56.9% in 2022-2023, significantly lower than the state's average. Academically, Carlsbad Enrichment Center's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (12%) and Mathematics (7%) are well below the state averages of 39% and 11%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.29% to 56.5%, suggesting a population with significant economic challenges.

The variability in student-teacher ratios at Carlsbad Enrichment Center, ranging from 56 students per teacher to 21.4 students per teacher, may impact the quality of instruction and support provided to students. Additionally, the nearby Jefferson Montessori school outperforms Carlsbad Enrichment Center in several key areas, including higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to address the unique needs of the students at Carlsbad Enrichment Center and improve their academic and graduation outcomes.