For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,033 students in Carlsbad, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carlsbad, NM are Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus, Jefferson Montessori and Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlsbad, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Carlsbad have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carlsbad, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 West Church St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Gr: K-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 South Alta Vista St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Carlsbad Enrichment Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 N. Alameda Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Gr: 1-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carlsbad, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carlsbad, NM include Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus, Jefferson Montessori and Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Carlsbad?
4 public middle schools are located in Carlsbad.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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