Summary:
Tatum Junior High is a public middle school located in Tatum, New Mexico, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 51 students. The school is part of the Tatum District, which is ranked 29 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Tatum Junior High has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating strong academic performance.
Tatum Junior High consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. The school's ELA proficiency rate was 69%, compared to the state average of 39%, and its Science proficiency rate was 58%, compared to the state average of 36%. The school's performance in these subjects is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Tatum Junior High has strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, and white students, as well as low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 18th out of 107 New Mexico middle schools in this category.
Tatum Junior High maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 13.1 over the past three school years, suggesting a favorable learning environment with more individualized attention for students. While the school's overall academic performance is impressive, there are a few areas where the school could potentially improve, such as its Mathematics proficiency rates, which are lower than its ELA and Science proficiency rates. However, the school's consistent 4-star rating and strong academic performance suggest that it is likely outperforming many other middle schools in the region.
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Detail:
Public 7-8
District:
Tatum
SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,219
Students who attend Tatum Junior High usually attend:
Feeder schools for Tatum Junior High:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.5
Number of students: 61
Racial breakdown:
White:
54.1%
Hispanic:
41.0%
African American:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.5%
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