Best Public Schools in Tatum, NM

Summary:

The city of Tatum, New Mexico is home to three schools: Tatum Elementary, Tatum High, and Tatum Junior High, all part of the Tatum school district. Among these schools, Tatum Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 25% of elementary schools in New Mexico and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tatum Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. In contrast, Tatum High and Tatum Junior High have test scores closer to or slightly below the state averages, with Tatum Junior High showing the highest English Language Arts scores among the three schools.

While Tatum Elementary serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families, as indicated by its higher free and reduced lunch rate, the school's strong academic performance suggests it is effectively supporting student learning and overcoming potential socioeconomic challenges. However, the fluctuating ranking of Tatum Junior High and the declining ranking of Tatum High may warrant further investigation to understand the factors contributing to these trends.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Tatum Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	115 West 3rd St	Tatum	88267	Lea County	Tatum	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 398-4455	131	10	12.8	55.0%	70 (53.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (46.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.6	101^st of 433 public elementary schools	76.7%		82.2	74^th of 435 public elementary schools	83.0%	27		65.0	44.0	36.0	$11,658
Tatum High	Public	9-12	307 West 3rd Street	Tatum	88267	Lea County	Tatum	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 398-4455	116	8	14.0	42.2%	60 (51.7%)	1 (0.9%)	54 (46.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.7	69^th of 190 public high schools	63.7%					(n/a)	33.0	56.0			$15,560
Tatum Junior High	Public	7-8	320 West 3rd Street	Tatum	88267	Lea County	Tatum	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 398-4455	51	4	12.5	41.2%	25 (49.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (49.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	81.4	38^th of 235 public middle schools	83.8%		48.9	106^th of 239 public middle schools	55.6%	68		58.0	69.0	29.0	$14,219

Cities Near Tatum

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lovington	35.19 mi	10	91^st
Elida	37.59 mi	2	42^nd
Dora	41.39 mi	2	12^th
Hagerman	43.32 mi	4	72^nd
Dexter	43.53 mi	3	79^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.