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Tucumcari Middle

Summary:

Tucumcari Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, with a total enrollment of 214 students. The school is part of the Tucumcari District, which is ranked 56 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tucumcari Middle School has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic majority (61.68%) and a sizable White population (34.58%). The school has outperformed the state average in Language Arts proficiency (45% vs. 38%) but underperformed in Mathematics (26% vs. 24%) and Science (30% vs. 34%). However, the school has seen improvements in recent years, with the Language Arts proficiency rate increasing from 36.5% in 2021-2022 to 45% in 2022-2023. Additionally, Tucumcari Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of New Mexico middle schools for its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Tucumcari Middle School has maintained a relatively stable 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its ranking within the state has fluctuated over the years. The school has shown strengths in supporting its low-income and homeless student populations, but there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in Mathematics and Science proficiency. Addressing these academic gaps could help the Tucumcari Middle School better serve its diverse student population and potentially improve its overall performance within the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1000 South 5th St
       Tucumcari, NM  88401

(575) 461-3910

District: Tucumcari

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,316 Help


Students who attend Tucumcari Middle usually attend:

High:    Tucumcari High

Feeder schools for Tucumcari Middle:

Elementary:    Tucumcari Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  214

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.7%
White:
34.6%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Tucumcari Middle ranks better than 67.8% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.7%), White (34.6%), African American (1.9%). (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 Middle is 12.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tucumcari Middle is $9,316.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tucumcari Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Tucumcari Middle 77th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Tucumcari Middle 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 Middle

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Rank History for all students at Tucumcari Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 31.17 109th 157 30.6%
2006 29.24 114th 156 26.9%
2007 53.87 68th 171 60.2%
2008 52.84 69th 172 59.9%
2009 54.33 66th 178 62.9%
2010 47.46 83rd 179 53.6%
2011 32.99 112th 173 35.3%
2012 46.39 87th 178 51.1%
2013 51.90 77th 193 60.1%
2014 60.87 67th 222 69.8%
2015 56.57 67th 207 67.6%
2016 51.05 82nd 208 60.6%
2017 29.71 123rd 176 30.1%
2018 46.20 90th 186 51.6%
2019 60.41 61st 200 69.5%
2022 50.59 88th 232 62.1%
2023 58.61 77th 239 67.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tucumcari Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.46 50th 168 70.2%
2019 75.15 26th 175 85.1%
2022 60.35 53rd 223 76.2%
2023 69.22 51st 227 77.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Tucumcari Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.84 13th 33 60.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Tucumcari Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.57 81st 156 48.1%
2019 64.68 41st 160 74.4%
2022 48.45 75th 220 65.9%
2023 47.87 93rd 213 56.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Tucumcari Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.15 73rd 151 51.7%
2019 55.61 51st 152 66.4%
2022 47.68 80th 213 62.4%
2023 60.76 72nd 221 67.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tucumcari Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.02 84th 149 43.6%
2022 48.24 75th 214 65.0%
2023 53.08 76th 204 62.7%
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Rank History for White students at Tucumcari Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.44 85th 120 29.2%
2019 35.94 78th 121 35.5%
2022 44.44 104th 187 44.4%
2023 52.47 93rd 229 59.4%
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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 Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 118 0 1 138 1 n/a n/a 0 258
1991 122 5 5 126 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1992 123 11 1 140 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1993 113 14 3 134 3 n/a n/a 0 267
1994 105 12 5 134 4 n/a n/a 0 260
1995 140 8 2 233 1 n/a n/a 0 384
1996 140 8 2 233 1 n/a n/a 0 384
1997 122 8 4 211 3 n/a n/a 0 348
1998 137 6 1 194 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1999 96 3 2 180 5 n/a n/a 0 286
2000 107 3 2 171 4 n/a n/a 0 287
2001 104 6 4 174 2 n/a n/a 0 290
2002 108 4 4 173 2 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 108 4 4 173 2 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 103 2 1 182 4 n/a n/a 0 292
2005 113 5 1 176 1 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 103 6 4 178 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2007 91 5 4 146 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2008 72 6 4 139 1 n/a n/a 0 222
2009 57 5 4 136 1 n/a n/a 0 203
2010 56 3 4 154 0 0 0 0 217
2011 65 6 4 147 1 0 0 0 223
2012 69 5 4 148 2 0 0 0 228
2013 76 7 4 141 1 0 0 0 229
2014 62 5 2 152 1 0 2 0 224
2015 67 10 3 142 3 0 1 0 226
2016 66 8 2 137 2 0 0 0 215
2017 69 4 3 142 1 0 0 0 219
2018 71 2 3 139 0 0 2 0 217
2019 199 8 2 10 1 0 0 0 220
2020 68 6 2 149 4 0 0 0 229
2021 59 2 2 145 0 0 1 0 209
2022 64 2 1 138 1 1 1 0 208
2023 74 4 0 132 2 1 1 0 214

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 258 16.3 15.8 n/a
1991 258 16.5 15.6 n/a
1992 275 16.0 17.1 n/a
1993 267 16.1 16.6 n/a
1994 260 25.3 10.3 n/a
1995 384 26.8 14.3 n/a
1996 384 26.8 14.3 n/a
1997 348 24.5 14.2 n/a
1998 339 26.1 13.0 n/a
1999 286 23.0 12.4 62.2
2000 287 24.9 11.5 66.9
2001 290 20.8 13.9 46.2
2002 291 20.8 14.0 87.6
2003 291 20.8 14.0 87.6
2004 292 20.9 14.0 65.8
2005 296 21.2 14.0 76.7
2006 291 22.5 12.9 98.6
2007 246 19.0 12.9 89.4
2008 222 17.0 13.1 98.6
2009 203 16.4 12.4 98.5
2010 217 16.4 13.2 98.6
2011 223 17.4 12.7 98.7
2012 228 15.0 15.2 97.4
2013 229 14.0 16.2 98.3
2014 224 15.1 14.7 98.7
2015 226 16.0 14.1 53.5
2016 215 15.0 14.3 100
2017 219 16.1 13.6 100
2018 217 15.1 14.3 100
2019 220 15.8 13.8 50.5
2020 229 15.2 15.0 100
2021 209 12.4 16.7 100
2022 208 16.4 12.6 100
2023 214 16.9 12.6 100

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 258 16.3 15.8 n/a
1991 258 16.5 15.6 n/a
1992 275 16.0 17.1 n/a
1993 267 16.1 16.6 n/a
1994 260 25.3 10.3 n/a
1995 384 26.8 14.3 n/a
1996 384 26.8 14.3 n/a
1997 348 24.5 14.2 n/a
1998 339 26.1 13.0 n/a
1999 286 23.0 12.4 62.2
2000 287 24.9 11.5 66.9
2001 290 20.8 13.9 46.2
2002 291 20.8 14.0 87.6
2003 291 20.8 14.0 87.6
2004 292 20.9 14.0 65.8
2005 296 21.2 14.0 76.7
2006 291 22.5 12.9 98.6
2007 246 19.0 12.9 89.4
2008 222 17.0 13.1 98.6
2009 203 16.4 12.4 98.5
2010 217 16.4 13.2 98.6
2011 223 17.4 12.7 98.7
2012 228 15.0 15.2 97.4
2013 229 14.0 16.2 98.3
2014 224 15.1 14.7 98.7
2015 226 16.0 14.1 53.5
2016 215 15.0 14.3 100
2017 219 16.1 13.6 100
2018 217 15.1 14.3 100
2019 220 15.8 13.8 50.5
2020 229 15.2 15.0 100
2021 209 12.4 16.7 100
2022 208 16.4 12.6 100
2023 214 16.9 12.6 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tucumcari Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,316

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tucumcari Middle

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 61st of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 77th of 239 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Tucumcari Middle)3529.7
 5.3%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Tucumcari)3529.7
 5.3%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tucumcari Middle)2023
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tucumcari)2023
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Tucumcari Middle)5339.1
 13.9%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Tucumcari)5339.1
 13.9%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tucumcari Middle)1523.4
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tucumcari)1523.4
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Tucumcari Middle)4441.5
 2.5%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Tucumcari)4441.5
 2.5%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tucumcari Middle)2733.8
 6.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tucumcari)2733.8
 6.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students220214
 2.7%
African American84
 50%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic10132
 1220%
Pacific Islander01
White19974
 62.8%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%100%
 49.5%

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Tucumcari Middle ranks 77th of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Tucumcari Middle are 62% Hispanic, 35% White, 2% African American.

Students who attend Tucumcari Middle usually go on to attend Tucumcari High

In the 2022-23 school year, 214 students attended Tucumcari Middle.


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