Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tatham ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tatham School serves the southwest area of West Springfield, MA, encompassing approximately 2.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tatham's student population of 277 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tatham ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tatham is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tatham's ranking?
Tatham is ranked #1062 out of 1,626 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Tatham?
277 students attend Tatham.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tatham students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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 Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tatham part of?
Tatham is part of West Springfield School District.
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