Tatum High School

307 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, Tatum High School ranks in the top 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
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%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Tatum High School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#384 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
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11-19%
24%
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40-49%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tatum High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
48%
62%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
50%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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(20-21)
≥90%
66%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%
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Source: 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 #384 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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