Serving 270 students in grades 1-5, Tatham ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tatham's student population of 270 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tatham ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tatham is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
78%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tatham's ranking?
Tatham is ranked #1033 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tatham often compared to?
Tathamis often viewed alongside schools like Mittineague by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Tatham?
270 students attend Tatham.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Tatham students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tatham?
Tatham has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tatham offer ?
Tatham offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tatham part of?
Tatham is part of West Springfield School District.
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