Tucumcari School District
School District · Tucumcari, New Mexico
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
897
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
897
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Tucumcari?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tucumcari as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tucumcari Middle
Tucumcari · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tucumcari High
Tucumcari · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tucumcari Elementary
Tucumcari · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#71 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,530
$3,441 vs New Mexico median
District size
897 students
Larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Tucumcari ranks #71 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Tucumcari's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tucumcari Middle (6.9/10), Tucumcari High (6.0/10), and Tucumcari Elementary (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Tucumcari
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tucumcari Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Tucumcari High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Tucumcari Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $15,530 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Tucumcari demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tucumcari Middle, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Tucumcari students show an average math proficiency of 28.4% and ELA proficiency of 38.0%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Tucumcari with test data.
Schools in Tucumcari
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Tucumcari
- Total Enrollment
- 897
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- District spending per student
- $15,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 33.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Tucumcari?
Tucumcari's district-level spending was $15,530 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Tucumcari?
Across schools in Tucumcari with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.0%. 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 5.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.0%
How we rate schools
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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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