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Tatum High

Summary:

Tatum High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the small town of Tatum, New Mexico. With a student population of just 116, this school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, performing particularly well in science and language arts assessments.

Tatum High School's academic performance is noteworthy, with 56% of students proficient or better in science, compared to the state average of 36%. In language arts, 11th-grade students performed on par with the state average. However, the school's mathematics performance, with only 16.1% of 11th-graders proficient or better, is an area that could benefit from targeted interventions. Tatum High School also maintains a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, ranging from 76% to 99% over the past five years, higher than the state average.

The school's diverse student population, with significant representation of Hispanic and White students, as well as a substantial population of low socioeconomic status students, is another notable aspect of Tatum High School. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school may be well-positioned to address the unique needs of its diverse student body. While the school's overall performance is impressive, focusing on improving mathematics instruction and addressing the needs of specific student subgroups could further enhance the educational outcomes for all students at Tatum High School within the Tatum District.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 307 West 3rd Street
       Tatum, NM  88267

(575) 398-4455

District: Tatum

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,560 Help


Feeder schools for Tatum High:

Elementary:    Tatum Elementary
Middle:    Tatum Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  116

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.7%
Hispanic:
46.6%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.2% Help


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Compare Details Tatum High ranks better than 63.7% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.7. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tatum High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.7%), Hispanic (46.6%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tatum High is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tatum High is $15,560.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tatum High:

SchoolDigger ranks Tatum High 69th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Tatum High in the ranking list.)

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Tatum:

SchoolDigger ranks Tatum 29th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tatum High

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Rank History for all students at Tatum High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.72 18th 129 86.0%
2006 82.67 19th 134 85.8%
2007 92.95 8th 150 94.7%
2008 72.21 36th 146 75.3%
2009 95.36 8th 151 94.7%
2010 63.71 50th 154 67.5%
2011 60.90 58th 157 63.1%
2012 90.25 14th 163 91.4%
2013 85.25 23rd 177 87.0%
2014 83.61 22nd 198 88.9%
2015 68.76 35th 193 81.9%
2016 73.21 26th 185 85.9%
2017 82.29 20th 158 87.3%
2018 71.76 35th 182 80.8%
2019 76.54 28th 181 84.5%
2022 55.43 58th 177 67.2%
2024 51.70 69th 190 63.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tatum High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.99 19th 164 88.4%
2019 56.10 51st 161 68.3%
2022 61.40 34th 154 77.9%
2024 40.25 79th 154 48.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Tatum High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.03 35th 145 75.9%
2019 64.62 42nd 144 70.8%
2022 83.00 22nd 157 86.0%
2024 37.31 89th 153 41.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Tatum High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.44 37th 143 74.1%
2019 73.19 35th 151 76.8%
2022 45.36 72nd 159 54.7%
2023 49.34 64th 146 56.2%
2024 55.24 47th 159 70.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tatum High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.26 44th 133 66.9%
2019 73.41 34th 139 75.5%
2022 52.21 60th 150 60.0%
2024 69.97 30th 142 78.9%
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Rank History for White students at Tatum High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.58 11th 115 90.4%
2019 72.42 25th 109 77.1%
2022 40.32 78th 133 41.4%
2024 44.99 75th 155 51.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Tatum High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 65 1 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1991 53 0 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1992 70 0 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1993 62 1 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1994 81 1 0 61 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1995 74 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1996 74 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1997 60 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1998 63 0 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 63 0 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2000 57 0 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2001 65 0 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2002 59 0 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2003 59 0 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2004 51 0 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2005 47 0 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2006 45 0 1 47 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2007 55 1 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2008 61 2 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2009 57 1 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2010 68 0 0 51 0 0 0 0 119
2011 59 0 0 50 1 0 2 0 112
2012 57 0 0 54 1 0 1 0 113
2013 64 1 0 42 1 0 1 0 109
2014 63 1 0 50 0 0 1 0 115
2015 56 1 0 54 0 0 0 0 111
2016 48 1 0 48 0 0 0 0 97
2017 43 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 93
2018 49 0 0 50 0 0 1 0 100
2019 52 0 0 56 0 0 1 0 109
2020 66 1 0 58 0 0 1 0 126
2021 62 3 0 48 0 0 1 0 114
2022 57 2 0 55 0 0 0 0 114
2023 60 1 0 54 1 0 0 0 116

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tatum High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 119 9.1 13.0 n/a
1991 106 9.2 11.5 n/a
1992 128 8.8 14.5 n/a
1993 122 8.8 13.9 n/a
1994 143 9.3 15.4 n/a
1995 105 9.5 11.1 n/a
1996 105 9.5 11.1 n/a
1997 107 10.9 9.8 n/a
1998 117 10.0 11.7 n/a
1999 119 9.7 12.3 54.6
2000 115 10.9 10.6 38.3
2001 121 9.9 12.2 97.5
2002 111 9.8 11.3 55
2003 111 9.8 11.3 55
2004 103 9.6 10.7 56.3
2005 91 7.5 12.1 60.4
2006 93 7.0 13.3 55.9
2007 96 8.5 11.3 50
2008 101 6.9 14.6 44.6
2009 104 9.3 11.2 44.2
2010 119 9.4 12.5 42
2011 112 8.7 12.8 50.9
2012 113 8.6 13.0 50.4
2013 109 10.0 10.8 39.4
2014 115 9.7 11.8 42.6
2015 111 10.0 11.1 47.7
2016 97 10.0 9.7 43.3
2017 93 8.9 10.3 45.2
2018 100 8.8 11.2 40
2019 109 8.9 12.2 35.8
2020 126 9.7 12.9 44.4
2021 114 8.4 13.5 44.7
2022 114 9.0 12.5 48.2
2023 116 8.2 14.0 42.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tatum High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 119 9.1 13.0 n/a
1991 106 9.2 11.5 n/a
1992 128 8.8 14.5 n/a
1993 122 8.8 13.9 n/a
1994 143 9.3 15.4 n/a
1995 105 9.5 11.1 n/a
1996 105 9.5 11.1 n/a
1997 107 10.9 9.8 n/a
1998 117 10.0 11.7 n/a
1999 119 9.7 12.3 54.6
2000 115 10.9 10.6 38.3
2001 121 9.9 12.2 97.5
2002 111 9.8 11.3 55
2003 111 9.8 11.3 55
2004 103 9.6 10.7 56.3
2005 91 7.5 12.1 60.4
2006 93 7.0 13.3 55.9
2007 96 8.5 11.3 50
2008 101 6.9 14.6 44.6
2009 104 9.3 11.2 44.2
2010 119 9.4 12.5 42
2011 112 8.7 12.8 50.9
2012 113 8.6 13.0 50.4
2013 109 10.0 10.8 39.4
2014 115 9.7 11.8 42.6
2015 111 10.0 11.1 47.7
2016 97 10.0 9.7 43.3
2017 93 8.9 10.3 45.2
2018 100 8.8 11.2 40
2019 109 8.9 12.2 35.8
2020 126 9.7 12.9 44.4
2021 114 8.4 13.5 44.7
2022 114 9.0 12.5 48.2
2023 116 8.2 14.0 42.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tatum High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,560

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tatum High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 28th of 181 High schoolsRanks 58th of 177 High schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Tatum High)5941.9
 17.1%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Tatum)5941.9
 17.1%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Tatum High)3748.4
 11.4%
   11th Grade Science (Tatum)3748.4
 11.4%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students109116
 6.4%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic5654
 3.6%
Pacific Islander00
White5260
 15.4%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.8%42.2%
 6.5%

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Tatum High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tatum Elementary
Middle : Tatum Junior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 116 students attended Tatum High.

Tatum High ranks 69th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Tatum High are 52% White, 47% Hispanic.


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