Elementary Schools in Carlsbad

The Carlsbad area in New Mexico is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the data analysis, two schools stand out as top performers: Ocotillo Elementary and Monterrey Elementary. These schools consistently rank in the top 30% and 25% of New Mexico elementary schools, respectively, and significantly outperform the Carlsbad and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency.

The other elementary schools in Carlsbad generally perform around the district and state averages, with some exceptions. Sunset Elementary stands out with strong performance in Language Arts, while Cottonwood Elementary has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The Early Childhood Education Center, which serves only pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, has the lowest test scores and the highest student-teacher ratio among the schools, suggesting potential challenges in providing quality early childhood education.

Overall, the Carlsbad school district is ranked 80th out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in overall district performance. The data analysis highlights the standout performance of Ocotillo Elementary and Monterrey Elementary, while also identifying potential areas for improvement in addressing the achievement gap between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district.