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CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
14
Schools
7,102
Students
$15,882
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
31.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
75.1%
Graduation Rate
-11.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 7,102 students across 14 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 75.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,882 is above average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY01–05760
DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARYKG–05787
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERPK–KG170
EDISON ELEMENTARY01–050
MONTERREY ELEMENTARYKG–05329
OCOTILLO ELEMENTARYKG–05708
SUNSET ELEMENTARY01–05356
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUS06–08817
CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUS06–08705
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARLSBAD EARLY COLLEGE HIGH09–12181
CARLSBAD HIGH09–121,551
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARLSBAD ENRICHMENT CENTER01–12227
HILLCREST PRESCHOOLPK–PK257
JEFFERSON MONTESSORICharterKG–12254
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,882+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
51%
State
41.9%
Local (property tax)
50.9%
Federal
7.3%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (51%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
7,102
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate75.1%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 75.1%, graduation is 11.4 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has 14 public schools, serving a total of 7,102 students.
What is the graduation rate for CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 75.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spend per student?
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spends $15,882 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
32% of students in CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
Yes — 1 of the 14 schools in CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is a charter school.
What grade levels does CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serve?
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.