TUCUMCARI MIDDLE

TUCUMCARI
1000 SOUTH 5TH ST
TUCUMCARI, NM 88401
213 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Tucumcari Middle School, located at 1000 South 5th Street in Tucumcari, New Mexico, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Tucumcari Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal development of students during their crucial middle school years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that help build school spirit and community involvement.

In line with the district’s identity, the school is home to the "Rattlers," a mascot that reflects the pride and spirit of the Tucumcari student body. The school’s digital presence serves as a resource for parents and students to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and athletic programs. By focusing on foundational skills and student engagement, Tucumcari Middle School strives to provide a structured and encouraging atmosphere that helps students grow both as learners and as members of the Quay County community.
213
Total Students
15.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    149 (70.0%)
  • White
    47 (22.1%)
  • Black
    6 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: TUCUMCARI
Phone: (575)461-3910
Website: http://tucumcarischools.com/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 212
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 71
Grade 7 73
Grade 8 69
Gender Ratio