For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 61 students in Tatum, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in Tatum, NM is Tatum Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tatum, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Tatum have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tatum, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tatum Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Gr: 7-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tatum, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tatum, NM include Tatum Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tatum?
1 public middle schools are located in Tatum.
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum?
Tatum public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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