Serving 834 students in grades 6-8, Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus 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 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 834 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus's student population of 834 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
834 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus is 0.52, 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
#463 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
58%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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 Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus's ranking?
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus is ranked #463 out of 810 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus?
834 students attend Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus?
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus offer ?
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus part of?
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus is part of Carlsbad School District.
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