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Tucumcari High

Summary:

Tucumcari High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, with a total enrollment of 243 students. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (70.78%), with smaller percentages of White (25.51%), Asian (1.65%), and African American (2.06%) students.

Tucumcari High School has consistently outperformed the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in Language Arts (55% proficiency vs. 38% state average) and Science (48% proficiency vs. 34% state average). However, the school's Mathematics proficiency (14%) is lower than the state average (24%), indicating an area for improvement. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 72.0% to 84.1%, generally lower than the state average, suggesting a need to focus on student retention and academic support.

Tucumcari High School has shown strong performance in certain student subgroups, ranking 12th out of 132 New Mexico high schools for Hispanic student performance and 25th out of 157 high schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the school's performance for White students and male students has been relatively lower, indicating a need to address any achievement gaps within the student population. With 100% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Tucumcari High School faces unique challenges and requires targeted support and resources to ensure student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1001 South 7th St
       Tucumcari, NM  88401

(575) 461-3910

District: Tucumcari

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,996 Help


Feeder schools for Tucumcari High:

Elementary:    Tucumcari Elementary
Middle:    Tucumcari Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.8%
White:
25.5%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tucumcari High ranks better than 71.2% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.32. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Tucumcari High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.8%), White (25.5%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tucumcari High is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tucumcari High is $10,996.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tucumcari High:

SchoolDigger ranks Tucumcari High 49th of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Tucumcari High in the ranking list.)

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Tucumcari:

SchoolDigger ranks Tucumcari 56th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tucumcari High

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Rank History for all students at Tucumcari High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.06 51st 129 60.5%
2006 44.61 76th 134 43.3%
2007 53.99 69th 150 54.0%
2008 43.04 83rd 146 43.2%
2009 62.03 54th 151 64.2%
2010 80.44 26th 154 83.1%
2011 72.11 40th 157 74.5%
2012 71.04 37th 163 77.3%
2013 70.34 42nd 177 76.3%
2014 55.67 84th 198 57.6%
2015 38.35 99th 193 48.7%
2016 39.61 91st 185 50.8%
2017 33.55 95th 158 39.9%
2018 33.40 105th 182 42.3%
2019 43.98 78th 181 56.9%
2022 34.87 95th 177 46.3%
2023 63.32 49th 170 71.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tucumcari High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.25 26th 58 55.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tucumcari High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.97 82nd 164 50.0%
2019 57.09 50th 161 68.9%
2022 44.61 56th 154 63.6%
2023 70.95 25th 157 84.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Tucumcari High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.73 11th 24 54.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Tucumcari High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.15 92nd 145 36.6%
2019 56.88 57th 144 60.4%
2022 41.00 84th 157 46.5%
2023 78.04 25th 143 82.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Tucumcari High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.31 65th 143 54.5%
2019 45.65 64th 151 57.6%
2022 25.61 127th 159 20.1%
2023 84.67 20th 146 86.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tucumcari High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.32 79th 133 40.6%
2022 25.62 117th 150 22.0%
2023 91.29 12th 132 90.9%
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Rank History for White students at Tucumcari High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.58 99th 115 13.9%
2019 21.98 88th 109 19.3%
2022 41.36 77th 133 42.1%
2023 58.10 51st 157 67.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Tucumcari High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 248 8 1 242 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1991 210 5 5 268 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1992 202 6 1 271 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1993 195 7 1 250 1 n/a n/a 0 454
1994 185 7 5 250 3 n/a n/a 0 450
1995 176 11 6 199 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1996 176 11 6 199 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1997 155 10 5 221 3 n/a n/a 0 394
1998 156 9 5 230 1 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 162 7 4 233 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2000 143 5 2 206 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2001 119 5 3 213 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2002 113 3 2 186 2 n/a n/a 0 306
2003 113 3 2 186 2 n/a n/a 0 306
2004 103 5 6 209 4 n/a n/a 0 327
2005 108 7 7 182 3 n/a n/a 0 307
2006 114 5 4 182 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2007 112 8 3 179 3 n/a n/a 0 305
2008 114 4 3 181 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2009 111 5 6 183 4 n/a n/a 0 309
2010 103 10 6 184 3 0 0 0 306
2011 85 14 6 179 2 0 0 0 286
2012 64 11 5 178 2 0 1 0 261
2013 68 5 3 178 0 0 3 0 257
2014 60 7 6 172 1 0 3 0 249
2015 62 4 4 162 1 0 3 0 236
2016 62 4 3 172 1 0 3 0 245
2017 64 7 3 176 1 0 2 0 253
2018 71 5 0 173 0 0 0 0 249
2019 239 9 2 15 1 0 1 0 267
2020 172 8 3 70 1 0 0 0 254
2021 78 6 3 153 0 0 0 0 240
2022 63 4 4 173 0 0 0 0 244
2023 62 5 4 172 0 0 0 0 243

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tucumcari High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 499 27.7 18.0 n/a
1991 488 27.8 17.5 n/a
1992 480 26.6 18.0 n/a
1993 454 27.3 16.6 n/a
1994 450 28.3 15.9 n/a
1995 393 25.7 15.3 n/a
1996 393 25.7 15.3 n/a
1997 394 26.0 15.2 n/a
1998 401 27.4 14.6 n/a
1999 407 27.6 14.7 16
2000 357 25.9 13.8 22.7
2001 341 25.5 13.4 39.3
2002 306 24.8 12.3 61.4
2003 306 24.8 12.3 61.4
2004 327 24.1 13.6 67.3
2005 307 23.2 13.2 66.1
2006 306 23.9 12.8 98.7
2007 305 19.4 15.7 93.1
2008 303 16.0 18.9 99
2009 309 23.0 13.4 99
2010 306 26.0 11.7 99
2011 286 21.0 13.6 99
2012 261 23.0 11.3 98.5
2013 257 21.1 12.1 93.8
2014 249 16.4 15.1 97.6
2015 236 17.0 13.8 57.2
2016 245 15.0 16.3 100
2017 253 15.9 15.9 100
2018 249 15.9 15.6 100
2019 267 17.1 15.6 43.4
2020 254 17.5 14.4 99.6
2021 240 16.6 14.4 100
2022 244 15.7 15.5 100
2023 243 15.9 15.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tucumcari High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 499 27.7 18.0 n/a
1991 488 27.8 17.5 n/a
1992 480 26.6 18.0 n/a
1993 454 27.3 16.6 n/a
1994 450 28.3 15.9 n/a
1995 393 25.7 15.3 n/a
1996 393 25.7 15.3 n/a
1997 394 26.0 15.2 n/a
1998 401 27.4 14.6 n/a
1999 407 27.6 14.7 16
2000 357 25.9 13.8 22.7
2001 341 25.5 13.4 39.3
2002 306 24.8 12.3 61.4
2003 306 24.8 12.3 61.4
2004 327 24.1 13.6 67.3
2005 307 23.2 13.2 66.1
2006 306 23.9 12.8 98.7
2007 305 19.4 15.7 93.1
2008 303 16.0 18.9 99
2009 309 23.0 13.4 99
2010 306 26.0 11.7 99
2011 286 21.0 13.6 99
2012 261 23.0 11.3 98.5
2013 257 21.1 12.1 93.8
2014 249 16.4 15.1 97.6
2015 236 17.0 13.8 57.2
2016 245 15.0 16.3 100
2017 253 15.9 15.9 100
2018 249 15.9 15.6 100
2019 267 17.1 15.6 43.4
2020 254 17.5 14.4 99.6
2021 240 16.6 14.4 100
2022 244 15.7 15.5 100
2023 243 15.9 15.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tucumcari High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,996

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tucumcari High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 181 High schoolsRanks 49th of 170 High schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Tucumcari High)3822.2
 15.8%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Tucumcari)3822.2
 15.8%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Tucumcari High)616.7
 10.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Tucumcari)616.7
 10.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Tucumcari High)3537
 2%
   11th Grade Science (Tucumcari)3537
 2%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students267243
 9%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic15172
 1046.7%
Pacific Islander00
White23962
 74.1%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.4%100%
 56.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tucumcari High

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Tucumcari High.

Tucumcari High ranks 49th of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Tucumcari High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tucumcari Elementary
Middle : Tucumcari Middle

Students at Tucumcari High are 71% Hispanic, 26% White, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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