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Tatum Junior High

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.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 320 West 3rd Street
       Tatum, NM  88267

(575) 398-4455

District: Tatum

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,219 Help


Students who attend Tatum Junior High usually attend:

High:    Tatum High

Feeder schools for Tatum Junior High:

Elementary:    Tatum Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  51

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.0%
Hispanic:
49.0%
Two or more races:
2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Compare Details Tatum Junior High ranks better than 83.8% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49%), White (49%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tatum Junior High is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tatum Junior High is $14,219.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tatum Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Tatum Junior High 38th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Tatum Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Tatum Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.51 32nd 157 79.6%
2006 77.89 30th 156 80.8%
2007 52.14 72nd 171 57.9%
2008 72.90 38th 172 77.9%
2009 61.28 54th 178 69.7%
2010 73.23 36th 179 79.9%
2011 78.63 26th 173 85.0%
2012 73.60 36th 178 79.8%
2013 86.07 22nd 193 88.6%
2014 70.57 49th 222 77.9%
2015 59.26 60th 207 71.0%
2016 71.27 36th 208 82.7%
2017 59.71 54th 176 69.3%
2018 77.74 29th 186 84.4%
2019 71.71 39th 200 80.5%
2022 55.37 76th 232 67.2%
2023 48.93 106th 239 55.6%
2024 81.37 38th 235 83.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tatum Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.26 20th 58 65.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tatum Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.56 12th 168 92.9%
2022 58.48 60th 223 73.1%
2023 51.96 87th 227 61.7%
2024 75.41 18th 107 83.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Tatum Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.49 54th 220 75.5%
2023 67.21 57th 213 73.2%
2024 86.86 26th 217 88.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Tatum Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.99 19th 151 87.4%
2023 36.11 131st 221 40.7%
2024 72.90 46th 219 79.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tatum Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.29 15th 149 89.9%
2022 47.67 76th 214 64.5%
2023 34.50 124th 204 39.2%
2024 63.70 51st 206 75.2%
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Rank History for White students at Tatum Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.81 32nd 120 73.3%
2022 43.85 105th 187 43.9%
2023 44.24 116th 229 49.3%
2024 74.09 37th 181 79.6%
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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 Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 33 1 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 66
1991 45 2 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1992 37 1 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1993 34 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1994 40 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 66
1995 30 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1996 30 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1997 31 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1998 32 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1999 34 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2000 33 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 58
2001 24 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2002 22 0 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2003 22 0 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2004 24 1 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2005 29 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2006 28 0 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2007 24 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2008 29 0 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2009 30 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2010 21 1 0 20 1 0 0 0 43
2011 26 1 0 26 0 0 0 0 53
2012 20 1 0 27 0 0 0 0 48
2013 26 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 46
2014 28 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 53
2015 27 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 54
2016 30 0 0 28 0 0 1 0 59
2017 36 0 0 24 0 0 1 0 61
2018 25 1 0 26 0 0 0 0 52
2019 22 2 0 18 0 0 0 0 42
2020 27 1 0 26 0 0 0 0 54
2021 26 1 0 32 1 0 0 0 60
2022 18 0 0 26 1 0 0 0 45
2023 25 0 0 25 0 0 1 0 51

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 Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 66 3.9 16.9 n/a
1991 74 4.1 18.0 n/a
1992 63 4.8 13.1 n/a
1993 60 5.2 11.5 n/a
1994 66 3.9 16.9 n/a
1995 54 5.1 10.6 n/a
1996 54 5.1 10.6 n/a
1997 57 5.2 11.0 n/a
1998 67 5.2 12.9 n/a
1999 64 5.3 12.1 59.4
2000 58 3.6 16.1 46.6
2001 52 4.4 11.8 94.2
2002 43 3.5 12.3 69.8
2003 43 3.5 12.3 69.8
2004 49 3.3 14.8 57.1
2005 54 4.5 12.0 59.3
2006 46 4.0 11.5 43.5
2007 46 4.3 10.7 58.7
2008 61 2.7 22.6 57.4
2009 52 3.1 16.8 48.1
2010 43 3.0 13.9 46.5
2011 53 3.6 14.6 50.9
2012 48 3.6 13.3 60.4
2013 46 3.3 13.9 58.7
2014 53 3.3 15.6 50.9
2015 54 4.0 13.5 53.7
2016 59 4.0 14.7 55.9
2017 61 4.2 14.3 50.8
2018 52 3.9 13.0 46.2
2019 42 3.9 10.5 45.2
2020 54 4.0 13.3 46.3
2021 60 4.6 12.8 58.3
2022 45 3.4 13.1 60
2023 51 4.0 12.5 41.2

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 Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 66 3.9 16.9 n/a
1991 74 4.1 18.0 n/a
1992 63 4.8 13.1 n/a
1993 60 5.2 11.5 n/a
1994 66 3.9 16.9 n/a
1995 54 5.1 10.6 n/a
1996 54 5.1 10.6 n/a
1997 57 5.2 11.0 n/a
1998 67 5.2 12.9 n/a
1999 64 5.3 12.1 59.4
2000 58 3.6 16.1 46.6
2001 52 4.4 11.8 94.2
2002 43 3.5 12.3 69.8
2003 43 3.5 12.3 69.8
2004 49 3.3 14.8 57.1
2005 54 4.5 12.0 59.3
2006 46 4.0 11.5 43.5
2007 46 4.3 10.7 58.7
2008 61 2.7 22.6 57.4
2009 52 3.1 16.8 48.1
2010 43 3.0 13.9 46.5
2011 53 3.6 14.6 50.9
2012 48 3.6 13.3 60.4
2013 46 3.3 13.9 58.7
2014 53 3.3 15.6 50.9
2015 54 4.0 13.5 53.7
2016 59 4.0 14.7 55.9
2017 61 4.2 14.3 50.8
2018 52 3.9 13.0 46.2
2019 42 3.9 10.5 45.2
2020 54 4.0 13.3 46.3
2021 60 4.6 12.8 58.3
2022 45 3.4 13.1 60
2023 51 4.0 12.5 41.2

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 Junior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,219

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tatum Junior 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 39th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 106th of 239 Middle schools
 24.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Junior High)2529.2
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tatum)2529.2
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Tatum Junior High)4847.8
 0.2%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Tatum)4847.8
 0.2%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4251
 21.4%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1825
 38.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2225
 13.6%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%41.2%
 4.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tatum Junior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 51 students attended Tatum Junior High.

Students who attend Tatum Junior High usually go on to attend Tatum High

Students at Tatum Junior High are 49% White, 49% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Tatum Junior High ranks 38th of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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