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#623 of 864 schools in NM
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
Middle School · Carlsbad · Carlsbad, NM
A middle school in Carlsbad, NM where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 S. ALTA VISTA ST, Carlsbad, NM 88220
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 18 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Enrichment CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 834 | Compare → |
| Jefferson MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 258 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Carlsbad
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 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 Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is listed in CARLSBAD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is a public middle school in Carlsbad, NM, part of Carlsbad, serving approximately 714 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
What grades does Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus serve?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus rank in NM?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus ranks #623 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus a charter school?
No, Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus a Title I school?
No, Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus?
43.3% of students at Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Eddy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.9%
- Phone
- (575) 234-3300
- Area population (ZIP 88220)
- 40,151
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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