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Tatum ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,475 students in Tatum ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Tatum ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
1,475 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Tatum ISD School District, which is ranked #280 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#271 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
500 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
53%
# Black Students
247 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
17%
13%
# White Students
673 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
46%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
101
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
120
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
122
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,297 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,738 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,297
$13,640
Spending / Student
$13,738
$14,384
Best Tatum ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tatum High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Crystal Farms Rd
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Tatum Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1525 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 3-5
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tatum ISD School District?
Tatum ISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,475 students.
What is the rank of Tatum ISD School District?
Tatum ISD School District is ranked #280 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum ISD School District?
46% of Tatum ISD School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tatum ISD School District?
Tatum ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Tatum ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,738 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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