Carlsbad School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,989 students in Carlsbad School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Carlsbad School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Carlsbad School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
# American Indian Students
121 Students
38,282 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
82 Students
3,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5,492 Students
198,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
63%
# Black Students
134 Students
5,580 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
3,017 Students
64,638 Students
% White Students
34%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
7,350 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
257
10,550
# Students in K Grade:
607
20,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
652
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
719
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
676
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
718
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
718
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
729
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
691
23,755
# Students in 8th Grade:
719
24,354
# Students in 9th Grade:
701
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
637
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
550
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
615
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,825 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,589 is less than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Carlsbad School District?
Carlsbad School District manages 15 public schools serving 8,989 students.
What is the rank of Carlsbad School District?
Carlsbad School District is ranked #76 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carlsbad School District?
61% of Carlsbad School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlsbad School District?
Carlsbad School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Carlsbad School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,589 is less than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 15 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,989 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 67% (Btm 50% in NM)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
