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6.1 avg / 10

Tucumcari School District

School District · Tucumcari, New Mexico

Students: 897
Teachers (FTE): 62

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,530

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#56 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,530

$3,441 vs New Mexico median

District size

897 students

Larger than New Mexico median

About Tucumcari

Tucumcari is a Tucumcari, New Mexico school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 897 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $15,530 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Tucumcari demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tucumcari Middle, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Tucumcari students show an average math proficiency of 18.1% and ELA proficiency of 33.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Tucumcari, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 18.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 33.7%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Tucumcari with test data.

Schools in Tucumcari

3 schools

District Details

State
New Mexico
City
Tucumcari
Total Enrollment
897
Teachers (FTE)
62
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tucumcari?

Tucumcari has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Tucumcari?

The average composite rating for Tucumcari is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Tucumcari?

Tucumcari spends $15,530 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Tucumcari?

The average student-teacher ratio in Tucumcari is 14.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Tucumcari?

Tucumcari Middle is the highest-rated school in Tucumcari with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Tucumcari?

Across schools in Tucumcari with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Tucumcari compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Tucumcari has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
18.1%
ELA Proficiency
33.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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