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#286 of 864 schools in NM
Top 33% in state
Tucumcari Middle
Middle School · Tucumcari · Tucumcari, NM
A middle school in Tucumcari, NM where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 SOUTH 5TH ST, Tucumcari, NM 88401
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tucumcari Middle score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2017, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 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 Middle 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 63Bikeable
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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.
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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
- #1 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 Middle is listed in TUCUMCARI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tucumcari Middle
Tucumcari Middle is a public middle school in Tucumcari, NM, part of Tucumcari, serving approximately 226 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tucumcari Middle
What grades does Tucumcari Middle serve?
Tucumcari Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tucumcari Middle?
Tucumcari Middle has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari Middle is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tucumcari Middle rank in NM?
Tucumcari Middle ranks #286 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Tucumcari Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Tucumcari Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tucumcari Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tucumcari Middle a charter school?
No, Tucumcari Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tucumcari Middle a Title I school?
No, Tucumcari Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tucumcari Middle?
100.0% of students at Tucumcari Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Quay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.1%
- Phone
- (575) 461-3910
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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