Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, Tatum High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tatum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tatum High School's student population of 114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tatum High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tatum High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
48%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
50%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tatum High School's ranking?
Tatum High School is ranked #181 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tatum High School?
The graduation rate of Tatum High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Tatum High School?
114 students attend Tatum High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Tatum High School students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tatum High School?
Tatum High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tatum High School offer ?
Tatum High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tatum High School part of?
Tatum High School is part of Tatum Municipal Schools School District.
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