- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 350030000162 · Carlsbad, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 20:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlsbad High (1,685 students)
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlsbad High
Carlsbad High
1,685 students
- Carlsbad Inter
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
908 students
- This school
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
740 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary
684 students
- Desert Willow 667
Desert Willow Elementary
667 students
- Ocotillo Eleme 621
Ocotillo Elementary
621 students
What this shows Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus compares
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
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
District finance for Carlsbad Municipal Schools reports $13,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~740 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.