Serving 453 students in grades 6-7, Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus's student population of 453 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)17%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)28%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
68%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
28%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus?
453 students attend Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus offer ?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus part of?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus is part of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District.
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