Top Rankings
Tatum Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 310 students in Tatum Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Tatum Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
310 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Tatum Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
58%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
156 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
62%
# Black Students
2 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
150 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
49%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
11
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,784 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,216 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,784
$14,520
Spending / Student
$17,216
$13,895
Best Tatum Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tatum Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 West 3rd St
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Grades: PK-6
| 151 students
Rank: #22.
Tatum Jr High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Grades: 7-8
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Tatum High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tatum Municipal Schools School District?
Tatum Municipal Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 310 students.
What is the rank of Tatum Municipal Schools School District?
Tatum Municipal Schools School District is ranked #73 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum Municipal Schools School District?
50% of Tatum Municipal Schools School District students are Hispanic, 49% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tatum Municipal Schools School District?
Tatum Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Tatum Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,216 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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