Enrollment
740
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
Federal NCES profile for Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350030000162
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus has class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Carlsbad, NM.
School address
District: Carlsbad Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350030000162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is a large middle school in Carlsbad, New Mexico, enrolling 740 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20:1 is larger than about 94% of New Mexico schools and 43% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 92% of state schools at 740 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (20%) (diversity index 37/100).
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Carlsbad Municipal Schools spends $10,509 per pupil, 37% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 182 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 740 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 34 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carlsbad Municipal Schools also operates Carlsbad High (1,685 students) and Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus (908 students) alongside Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus compares
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 43% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 51% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.9%
White 19.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carlsbad Municipal Schools, which includes Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus.
$10,509
Per student
-37%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 41.9%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocotillo Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
How many students attend Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus has 740 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carlsbad, NM.
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 20:1, which is 43% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus?
39.7% of students at Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus?
The largest demographic group at Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus rank among public schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Carlsbad, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carlsbad on the city page.
Is Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus a good school?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carlsbad Municipal Schools?
Besides Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus, Carlsbad Municipal Schools also operates Carlsbad High (1,685 students), Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus (908 students), and Cottonwood Elementary (684 students). See the Carlsbad Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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