A
Very Good
87/100

Tucumcari Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1000 SOUTH 5TH ST, Tucumcari, NM 88401
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 55th percentile in New Mexico
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.41 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 92nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in New Mexico for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against New Mexico schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

87
Repit Score
out of 100
226
Students
enrolled
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%55/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%92/100Students gain 1.41 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.32 in 2009–19; 94th percentile in New Mexico (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.41 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 55% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with New Mexico schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Mexico. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (+12 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency21% (−1 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Mexico state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%27%reading -4 pts, math -9 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%17%reading +15 pts, math +0 pts74th percentile (list)
Low-income42%22%reading +16 pts, math +6 pts85th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1000 SOUTH 5TH ST
City Tucumcari
ZIP Code 88401
District 3502640
NCES School ID 350264000600
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 88401

Understanding the community around Tucumcari Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,313
Per Capita Income $25,221
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%
High School or Higher 84.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $65,800
Median Rent $708
Owner-Occupied 64.0%
Renter-Occupied 36.0%
View full data for ZIP 88401 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 88401 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 88401 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tucumcari Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 63.7%
White 34.5%
Black 1.3%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 226
Teachers (FTE) 14.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tucumcari Middle?
Tucumcari Middle has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Tucumcari Middle?
Tucumcari Middle has 226 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does Tucumcari Middle serve?
Tucumcari Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Tucumcari Middle receive per student?
Tucumcari Middle receives $15,220 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Tucumcari Middle in 88401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$82,419
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
36.0%

Other Schools in 88401

View all schools and real estate data for 88401 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026