Top 5 Best Carlsbad Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,975 students in Carlsbad, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carlsbad, NM are Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus, Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus and Jefferson Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlsbad, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Carlsbad have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Carlsbad, NM (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 South Alta Vista St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 6-7
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 West Church St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 South Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: K-12
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Pecos Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1503 West Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 236-4005
Grades: K-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carlsbad Enrichment Center
Alternative School
700 W Stevens St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-12
| 433 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Carlsbad, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
406 West Lea
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
2415 Carver St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: PK
| 159 students
700 West Stevens St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
2412 Tulip
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
215 North Sixth St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 238 students
505 South Alta Vista
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
120 Kircher St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 345 students
2212 Primrose St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 311 students
1600 Johnson St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 272 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carlsbad, NM?
How many public middle schools are located in Carlsbad, NM?
5 public middle schools are located in Carlsbad, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlsbad, NM?
Carlsbad, NM public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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