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#484 of 864 schools in NM
Tucumcari High
High School · Tucumcari · Tucumcari, NM
A high school in Tucumcari, NM serving grades 9th – 12th.
1001 SOUTH 7TH ST, Tucumcari, NM 88401
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tucumcari High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tucumcari High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,773
Median home value
$65,800
Median rent
$753/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Tucumcari
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tucumcari High is listed in TUCUMCARI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tucumcari High
Tucumcari High is a public high school in Tucumcari, NM, part of Tucumcari, serving approximately 211 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #484 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tucumcari High
What grades does Tucumcari High serve?
Tucumcari High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tucumcari High?
Tucumcari High has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari High is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tucumcari High rank in NM?
Tucumcari High ranks #484 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Tucumcari High's MySchoolScout rating?
Tucumcari High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tucumcari High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tucumcari High has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tucumcari High a charter school?
No, Tucumcari High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tucumcari High a Title I school?
No, Tucumcari High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tucumcari High?
100.0% of students at Tucumcari High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Quay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.0%
- Phone
- (575) 461-3910
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 88401)
- 6,689
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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