Best Public Schools in Zip Code 88267

Summary:

The 88267 zip code in New Mexico is home to three schools: Tatum Elementary, Tatum High, and Tatum Junior High, all part of the Tatum school district. While the three schools serve different grade levels, the data reveals significant differences in their academic performance and other key metrics.

Tatum Elementary stands out as the top performer in the area, consistently ranking in the top 25% of New Mexico elementary schools. The school's test scores are significantly above the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and it maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8. In contrast, Tatum High and Tatum Junior High have lower statewide rankings and test scores that are closer to or below the state averages.

The data highlights the importance of considering multiple metrics when evaluating school performance. While statewide rankings provide a useful high-level comparison, the analysis of specific test scores, student demographics, and other factors reveals a more nuanced understanding of each school's strengths and weaknesses. The significant differences in performance between the three schools within the same district and zip code suggest that local factors, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and resource allocation, may play a significant role in shaping student outcomes.

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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	141	9	15.6	57.4%	80 (56.7%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (43.3%)	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	111	9	12.8	49.5%	55 (49.5%)	1 (0.9%)	54 (48.6%)	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	61	3	19.5	52.5%	33 (54.1%)	2 (3.3%)	25 (41.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	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 Zip Code 88267

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Tatum	0.3 mi	3	25^th
Lovington	20.16 mi	10	111^th
Hobbs	33.97 mi	20	75^th
Dora	47.79 mi	2	20^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.