- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucumcari, NM
Tucumcari Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tucumcari Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350264000600
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tucumcari Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tucumcari · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tucumcari Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tucumcari Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tucumcari, NM.
School address
District: Tucumcari Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350264000600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Tucumcari Middle grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 350264000600 · Tucumcari, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucumcari Elementary (451 students)
Tucumcari Middle grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tucumcari Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucumcari Elem
Tucumcari Elementary
451 students
- Tucumcari High
Tucumcari High
247 students
- This school
Tucumcari Middle
213 students
What this shows Tucumcari Middle reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tucumcari Middle compares
Tucumcari Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.0%
White 22.1%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Tucumcari Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Tucumcari Public Schools reports $15,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tucumcari Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucumcari Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tucumcari High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tucumcari Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tucumcari Middle
How many students attend Tucumcari Middle?
Tucumcari Middle has 213 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucumcari, NM. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari Middle is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tucumcari Middle?
100.0% of students at Tucumcari Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tucumcari Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tucumcari Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment, in Tucumcari, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tucumcari Middle?
Tucumcari Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tucumcari Middle rank among public schools in Tucumcari?
By Resource Investment Index, Tucumcari Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tucumcari, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tucumcari Public Schools?
Besides Tucumcari Middle, Tucumcari Public Schools also operates Tucumcari Elementary (451 students) and Tucumcari High (247 students). See the Tucumcari Public Schools district page for the complete list.