For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 891 students in Tucumcari Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Tucumcari Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
891 Students
323,045 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
22,283 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Tucumcari Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-74%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.56
# American Indian Students
6 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
622 Students
199,954 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
62%
# Black Students
14 Students
5,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
239 Students
67,116 Students
% White Students
27%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
71
21,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
21,641
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
22,428
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
22,784
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
22,876
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
23,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
24,024
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
95
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,347 is higher than the state median of $14,531. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,970 is higher than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,347
$14,531
Spending / Student
$13,970
$13,905
Best Tucumcari Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tucumcari Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 5th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Tucumcari Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1623 South 9th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Tucumcari High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 South 7th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tucumcari Public Schools School District?
Tucumcari Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 891 students.
What is the rank of Tucumcari Public Schools School District?
Tucumcari Public Schools School District is ranked #94 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Tucumcari Public Schools School District?
70% of Tucumcari Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tucumcari Public Schools School District?
Tucumcari Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Tucumcari Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,970 is higher than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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