Summary:
The Tatum High School is the sole high school serving the Tatum, New Mexico area. With 116 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, the school performs above the state average in science proficiency but slightly below in English Language Arts. Tatum High's 4-year graduation rate of 76.7% is lower than the state average, and the school serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 42.24% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
While Tatum High School's science proficiency rates are a strength, with 56% of students scoring proficient or better compared to the state average of 36%, its English Language Arts performance lags slightly behind at 33% proficient versus the 34% state average. The school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 28th out of 181 schools in 2018-2019 to 69th out of 190 schools in the most recent year, indicating variable academic performance.
Given that Tatum is a small, rural community, the data suggests that Tatum High School may face challenges in providing a consistently high-quality education, potentially due to resource constraints or other factors. However, the school's strong science performance and the district's efforts to support student success could be areas of focus for improvement and growth.
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