Best Public Schools in Zip Code 88267

Summary:

The 88267 zip code area is home to three schools - Tatum Elementary, Tatum High, and Tatum Junior High - all part of the Tatum Municipal Schools district. Among these, Tatum Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 74th out of 435 New Mexico elementary schools.

Tatum Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average in Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Tatum High and Tatum Junior High lag behind, with the latter scoring below the state average in all subject areas. The schools serve a diverse student population, with a relatively even split between White and Hispanic students, and a significant portion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Tatum Elementary stands out as the standout performer, the small enrollments at the other schools, particularly Tatum Junior High, may present challenges in terms of resource allocation and extracurricular opportunities. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the educational landscape in the 88267 zip code area, highlighting the strengths of Tatum Elementary and identifying potential areas for improvement at the other schools.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science 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	131	10	12.8	55.0%	70 (53.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (46.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82.2	74^th of 435 public elementary schools	83.0%		60.7	124^th of 420 public elementary schools	70.5%	50	48.0	41.0	63.0	$11,658
Tatum High	Public	9-12	307 West 3rd Street	Tatum	88267	Lea County	Tatum	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 398-4455	116	8	14.0	42.2%	60 (51.7%)	1 (0.9%)	54 (46.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			33.0	$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	51	4	12.5	41.2%	25 (49.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (49.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	48.9	106^th of 239 public middle schools	55.6%		55.4	76^th of 232 public middle schools	67.2%	30	45.0	20.0	24.0	$14,219

Cities Near Zip Code 88267

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Tatum	0.3 mi	3	30^th
Lovington	20.16 mi	10	91^st
Hobbs	33.97 mi	20	64^th
Dora	47.79 mi	2	12^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.