Serving 234 students in grades 1-12, Carlsbad Enrichment Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlsbad Enrichment Center's student population of 234 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Carlsbad Enrichment Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlsbad Enrichment Center is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#709 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
65%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlsbad Enrichment Center's ranking?
Carlsbad Enrichment Center is ranked #709 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Carlsbad Enrichment Center?
234 students attend Carlsbad Enrichment Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Carlsbad Enrichment Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlsbad Enrichment Center?
Carlsbad Enrichment Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carlsbad Enrichment Center offer ?
Carlsbad Enrichment Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carlsbad Enrichment Center part of?
Carlsbad Enrichment Center is part of Carlsbad School District.
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