La Huerta’s public schools score below 51% of New Mexico districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving La Huerta, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Mexico, not nationally.
From New Mexico state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
La Huerta’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 109 New Mexico towns with household incomes within a quarter of La Huerta’s, its schools beat 55%, higher than their 49% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 34% and 24% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
78% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,025 per student, against $17,681 across New Mexico (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind La Huerta’s grade
B−: better than 49% of New Mexico school districts. Graduation is above the New Mexico average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve La Huerta, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in La Huerta · depends on your address
Ocotillo Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 621 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
Hillcrest Preschool
Grades PK · 316 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
Early Childhood Education Center
Grades PK–K · 207 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
6th grade in La Huerta · depends on your address
Carlsbad Intermediate School - PR Leyva Campus
Grades 6–8 · 908 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
Grades 6–8 · 740 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
7th grade in La Huerta · depends on your address
Carlsbad Intermediate School - PR Leyva Campus
Grades 6–8 · 908 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
Grades 6–8 · 740 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
8th grade in La Huerta · depends on your address
Carlsbad Intermediate School - PR Leyva Campus
Grades 6–8 · 908 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
Grades 6–8 · 740 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
9th grade in La Huerta · depends on your address
Carlsbad High
Grades 9–12 · 1,685 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
Carlsbad Early College High
Grades 9–12 · 200 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
10th grade in La Huerta · depends on your address
Carlsbad High
Grades 9–12 · 1,685 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
Carlsbad Early College High
Grades 9–12 · 200 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
11th grade in La Huerta · depends on your address
Carlsbad High
Grades 9–12 · 1,685 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
Carlsbad Early College High
Grades 9–12 · 200 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
12th grade in La Huerta · depends on your address
Carlsbad High
Grades 9–12 · 1,685 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
Carlsbad Early College High
Grades 9–12 · 200 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Carlsbad
La Huerta’s public schools are run by Carlsbad Municipal Schools, which also serves Carlsbad. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
La Huerta vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Mexico towns that share La Huerta’s borders.
Every school in La Huerta
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Mexico’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about La Huerta’s schools
Are La Huerta’s schools good?
On New Mexico’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools La Huerta children attend score below 51% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 55%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is La Huerta in?
Carlsbad Municipal Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,217 students in 13 schools (2024–25).
Where do La Huerta kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Carlsbad High and Carlsbad Early College High.
What is La Huerta’s graduation rate?
78% of the class of 2023 in Carlsbad Municipal Schools graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico.
How much does La Huerta spend per student?
$16,025 in Carlsbad Municipal Schools (FY2024), against $17,681 across New Mexico. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What La Huerta families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near La Huerta → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Mexico. Stars are from neighbors.