Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus vs Jefferson Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students
Jefferson Montessori
Carlsbad · Charter other · Grades K–12
215 students
| Measure | Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus Carlsbad, New Mexico | Jefferson Montessori Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4 of 138 | – |
| National rank | #4235 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 740 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 59.1%).
- •Jefferson Montessori does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.1).
- •Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is the larger school with 740 students compared with 215.
- •Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is a public school while Jefferson Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus better than Jefferson Montessori?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus and Jefferson Montessori?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus: 740. Jefferson Montessori: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus and Jefferson Montessori rank in New Mexico?
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus is 4th of 138 and Jefferson Montessori is unranked among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).