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#864 of 864 schools in NM
Carlsbad Enrichment Center
School · Carlsbad · Carlsbad, NM
A school in Carlsbad, NM where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
406 N. ALAMEDA STREET, Carlsbad, NM 88220
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Carlsbad Enrichment Center score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Carlsbad Enrichment Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,338/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlsbad), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,668
Median home value
$192,600
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 258 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Carlsbad
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #13 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,304NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlsbad Enrichment Center is listed in CARLSBAD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlsbad Enrichment Center
Carlsbad Enrichment Center is a public school in Carlsbad, NM, part of Carlsbad, serving approximately 234 students in grades 1st-12th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #864 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlsbad Enrichment Center
What grades does Carlsbad Enrichment Center serve?
Carlsbad Enrichment Center serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Carlsbad Enrichment Center?
Carlsbad Enrichment Center has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Enrichment Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Enrichment Center is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlsbad Enrichment Center rank in NM?
Carlsbad Enrichment Center ranks #864 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Carlsbad Enrichment Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlsbad Enrichment Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carlsbad Enrichment Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlsbad Enrichment Center has 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Carlsbad Enrichment Center a charter school?
No, Carlsbad Enrichment Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlsbad Enrichment Center a Title I school?
No, Carlsbad Enrichment Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlsbad Enrichment Center?
48.7% of students at Carlsbad Enrichment Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Eddy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.9%
- Phone
- (575) 234-3300
- Area population (ZIP 88220)
- 40,151
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88220; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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