For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 226 students in Tucumcari, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in Tucumcari, NM is Tucumcari Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tucumcari, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Tucumcari have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tucumcari, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tucumcari Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 5th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Tucumcari, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
913 South Third St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Gr: 5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Quay County Jdc High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1046
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3910
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tucumcari, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tucumcari, NM include Tucumcari Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tucumcari?
1 public middle schools are located in Tucumcari.
What is the racial composition of students in Tucumcari?
Tucumcari public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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