Best Schools in Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad, NM has a total of 21 schools including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 9,458 students attend Carlsbad, NM schools. On average, schools in Carlsbad score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Carlsbad greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad, NM has 4 high schools with 2,689 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Carlsbad score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Carlsbad greatly exceed expectations.
1. Carlsbad Early College High
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 181 Students
2. Artesia High
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Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 766 Students
3. Loving High
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Loving Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
4. Carlsbad High
SchoolGrade
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1551 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad, NM has 5 middle schools with 2,279 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Carlsbad score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Carlsbad exceed expectations.
1. Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
SchoolGrade
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
2. Artesia Zia Intermediate
SchoolGrade
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Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 546 Students
3. Loving Middle
SchoolGrade
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Loving Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
4. Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
SchoolGrade
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad, NM has 10 elementary schools with 4,009 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Carlsbad score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Carlsbad meet expectations.
1. Early Childhood Education Center
SchoolGrade
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 170 Students
2. Sunset Elementary
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 356 Students
3. Monterrey Elementary
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
4. Ocotillo Elementary
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 708 Students
5. Grand Heights Early Childhood
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Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 336 Students
6. Desert Willow Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 787 Students
7. Cottonwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 760 Students
8. Loving Elementary
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Loving Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carlsbad, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carlsbad, NM has a total population of 37,622 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carlsbad, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carlsbad, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carlsbad, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carlsbad, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carlsbad, NM Internet Health Assessment.
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