Tucumcari School District

700 West Amarosa
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 897 students in Tucumcari School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Schools in Tucumcari 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
897 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tucumcari School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 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.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#90 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
24%
30%
34%
30-34%
33%
(20-21)
70-74%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
68%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
29%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,244 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,876 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,244
$14,756
Spending / Student
$13,876
$14,121

Best Tucumcari School District Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tucumcari Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 South 5th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Tucumcari Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1623 South 9th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Tucumcari High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 South 7th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tucumcari School District?
Tucumcari School District manages 3 public schools serving 897 students.
What is the rank of Tucumcari School District?
Tucumcari School District is ranked #94 out of 143 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 School District?
68% of Tucumcari School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tucumcari School District?
Tucumcari 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,876 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 897 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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