Tatum High School

Summary:

Tatum High School is a public high school in Tatum, Texas, serving 464 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Tatum Independent School District, which is ranked 243 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tatum High School stands out for its consistently high performance. The school has maintained a 100% 4-year graduation rate in recent years, far exceeding the state average. Its dropout rates are also extremely low, ranging from 0% to 0.2%. On state STAAR EOC tests, Tatum High School's scores are generally higher than the state and district averages across subjects like Algebra I, Biology, English I/II Reading, and U.S. History. Compared to nearby schools like Carthage High School and Dan Chadwick Campus, Tatum High School outperforms in areas like graduation and dropout rates.

Tatum High School also boasts a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of around 50% White, 15-20% African American, and 29-31% Hispanic. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools and provides a more representative learning environment. Additionally, the school's performance across different student subgroups is generally strong, with most subgroups ranking in the top half or top third of Texas high schools. Tatum High School's higher-than-average spending per student, around $12,000-$13,000, may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 Crystal Farms Rd
       Tatum, TX  75691-9621


(903) 947-6482

District: Tatum Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
589th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,884 Help


Feeder schools for Tatum High School:

Elementary:    Tatum Elementary
    Tatum Pri
Middle:    Tatum Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  449

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.7%
Hispanic:
34.1%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tatum High School ranks better than 70.4% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.54. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tatum High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Tatum High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.7%), Hispanic (34.1%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.4% 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 School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tatum High School is $12,884.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tatum High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tatum High School 589th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Tatum High School in the ranking list.)

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Tatum Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Tatum Independent School District (Isd) 243rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tatum High School

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Rank History for all students at Tatum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.89 894th 1427 37.4%
2005 60.18 641st 1429 55.1%
2006 56.93 739th 1430 48.3%
2007 69.65 432nd 1497 71.1%
2008 67.42 471st 1510 68.8%
2009 66.96 488th 1539 68.3%
2010 71.84 306th 1568 80.5%
2011 57.05 895th 1672 46.5%
2012 42.13 1046th 1603 34.7%
2013 28.17 1308th 1652 20.8%
2014 29.75 1348th 1734 22.3%
2015 61.00 681st 1743 60.9%
2016 69.28 402nd 1762 77.2%
2017 59.21 549th 1777 69.1%
2018 61.05 543rd 1797 69.8%
2019 65.39 487th 1857 73.8%
2021 69.88 422nd 1861 77.3%
2022 64.27 516th 1876 72.5%
2023 58.97 698th 1961 64.4%
2024 63.54 589th 1987 70.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tatum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.28 313th 730 57.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tatum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.71 88th 1113 92.1%
2019 69.04 190th 1136 83.3%
2021 57.04 322nd 1195 73.1%
2022 53.43 379th 1278 70.3%
2023 45.60 565th 1371 58.8%
2024 46.45 567th 1435 60.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tatum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.27 696th 1347 48.3%
2019 19.00 1257th 1357 7.4%
2021 14.39 1361st 1382 1.5%
2022 55.28 444th 1418 68.7%
2023 42.95 744th 1478 49.7%
2024 72.02 222nd 1547 85.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tatum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.87 487th 1794 72.9%
2019 65.16 411th 1818 77.4%
2021 72.07 282nd 1848 84.7%
2022 58.81 507th 1847 72.6%
2023 50.17 791st 1897 58.3%
2024 54.40 635th 1883 66.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Tatum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.27 687th 1781 61.4%
2019 65.77 498th 1798 72.3%
2021 69.45 415th 1815 77.1%
2022 64.17 500th 1841 72.8%
2023 54.45 798th 1891 57.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tatum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.17 246th 1137 78.4%
2019 70.91 182nd 1145 84.1%
2021 76.54 30th 1177 97.5%
2022 61.30 571st 1172 51.3%
2023 59.12 660th 1182 44.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tatum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.92 747th 1784 58.1%
2019 45.23 884th 1810 51.2%
2021 53.34 649th 1829 64.5%
2022 45.64 802nd 1837 56.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Tatum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.35 527th 1803 70.8%
2019 63.05 515th 1824 71.8%
2021 67.73 451st 1840 75.5%
2022 61.66 540th 1853 70.9%
2023 60.01 626th 1913 67.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Tatum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.51 406th 1013 59.9%
2019 64.83 269th 1024 73.7%
2021 72.45 183rd 1020 82.1%
2022 52.51 373rd 1031 63.8%
2023 53.42 388th 1069 63.7%
2024 41.05 537th 1065 49.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tatum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.14 256th 1691 84.9%
2019 69.86 339th 1714 80.2%
2021 73.76 268th 1743 84.6%
2022 67.24 369th 1762 79.1%
2023 52.11 748th 1820 58.9%
2024 51.71 695th 1804 61.5%
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Rank History for White students at Tatum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.73 712th 1539 53.7%
2019 55.43 621st 1526 59.3%
2021 58.96 528th 1510 65.0%
2022 60.85 479th 1525 68.6%
2023 55.60 641st 1576 59.3%
2024 68.56 314th 1556 79.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Tatum High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 197 84 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1990 188 92 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1991 197 86 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1992 217 75 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1993 226 75 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1994 241 88 0 37 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1995 248 95 0 48 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1996 248 95 0 48 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1997 244 88 0 48 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1998 247 92 0 59 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 251 103 1 48 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2000 248 109 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2001 237 105 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2002 207 93 0 68 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2003 207 93 0 68 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2004 214 93 2 82 2 n/a n/a 0 393
2005 197 116 1 69 2 n/a n/a 0 385
2006 207 110 0 77 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 214 109 0 78 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2008 232 127 0 83 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2009 235 134 0 83 4 n/a n/a 0 456
2010 222 124 0 84 4 n/a n/a 0 434
2011 231 118 3 96 1 0 0 0 449
2012 228 122 2 95 1 0 2 0 450
2013 222 142 3 87 2 0 6 0 462
2014 252 150 3 101 1 1 9 0 517
2015 246 158 1 96 2 0 6 0 509
2016 246 168 2 100 1 0 8 0 525
2017 233 152 0 108 2 0 4 0 499
2018 224 129 2 117 2 0 8 0 482
2019 209 127 0 126 3 0 7 0 472
2020 227 109 0 136 4 0 7 0 483
2021 234 102 0 139 3 0 6 0 484
2022 225 99 1 139 2 0 7 0 473
2023 237 72 1 145 0 0 9 0 464
2024 214 70 1 153 1 0 10 0 449

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 305 n/a n/a n/a
1990 308 23.0 13.3 n/a
1991 314 22.8 13.7 n/a
1992 321 26.3 12.2 25.5
1993 329 28.0 11.8 31.9
1994 367 27.2 13.5 25.3
1995 392 29.0 13.5 25.5
1996 392 29.0 13.5 25.5
1997 381 32.7 11.7 19.9
1998 399 34.0 11.7 23.6
1999 404 34.0 11.9 27.2
2000 407 31.5 12.9 31.4
2001 400 30.8 13.0 33.3
2002 369 28.5 12.9 40.9
2003 369 28.5 12.9 40.9
2004 393 29.5 13.3 39.7
2005 385 29.9 12.9 47.3
2006 395 29.6 13.3 48.9
2007 402 30.4 13.2 46.8
2008 444 30.5 14.6 44.8
2009 456 29.9 15.2 46.9
2010 434 31.5 13.7 48.6
2011 449 30.3 14.7 50.1
2012 450 29.9 15.0 50
2013 462 31.0 14.8 45.7
2014 517 31.5 16.3 46.8
2015 509 32.0 15.9 45.8
2016 525 35.0 15.0 44.6
2017 499 35.2 14.1 52.1
2018 482 32.7 14.7 49.6
2019 472 37.5 12.5 52.8
2020 483 38.8 12.4 50.3
2021 484 39.6 12.2 44.2
2022 473 37.5 12.6 46.3
2023 464 36.9 12.5 51.1
2024 449 36.0 12.4 51.4

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 305 n/a n/a n/a
1990 308 23.0 13.3 n/a
1991 314 22.8 13.7 n/a
1992 321 26.3 12.2 25.5
1993 329 28.0 11.8 31.9
1994 367 27.2 13.5 25.3
1995 392 29.0 13.5 25.5
1996 392 29.0 13.5 25.5
1997 381 32.7 11.7 19.9
1998 399 34.0 11.7 23.6
1999 404 34.0 11.9 27.2
2000 407 31.5 12.9 31.4
2001 400 30.8 13.0 33.3
2002 369 28.5 12.9 40.9
2003 369 28.5 12.9 40.9
2004 393 29.5 13.3 39.7
2005 385 29.9 12.9 47.3
2006 395 29.6 13.3 48.9
2007 402 30.4 13.2 46.8
2008 444 30.5 14.6 44.8
2009 456 29.9 15.2 46.9
2010 434 31.5 13.7 48.6
2011 449 30.3 14.7 50.1
2012 450 29.9 15.0 50
2013 462 31.0 14.8 45.7
2014 517 31.5 16.3 46.8
2015 509 32.0 15.9 45.8
2016 525 35.0 15.0 44.6
2017 499 35.2 14.1 52.1
2018 482 32.7 14.7 49.6
2019 472 37.5 12.5 52.8
2020 483 38.8 12.4 50.3
2021 484 39.6 12.2 44.2
2022 473 37.5 12.6 46.3
2023 464 36.9 12.5 51.1
2024 449 36.0 12.4 51.4

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,620 (13.8%) $10,148 (86.2%) $11,768
2020 $1,582 (13.5%) $10,118 (86.5%) $11,700
2021 $1,658 (12.9%) $11,226 (87.1%) $12,884

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tatum High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 487th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 698th of 1961 High schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Tatum High School)6344
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))6344
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Tatum High School)6660
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))6660
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Tatum High School)6858
 10%
   End of Course English I Reading (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))6858
 10%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Tatum High School)6573
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))6573
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Tatum High School)7679
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))7679
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students472464
 1.7%
African American12772
 43.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic126145
 15.1%
Pacific Islander00
White209237
 13.4%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.8%51.1%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tatum High School

Tatum High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tatum Elementary
Elementary : Tatum Pri
Middle : Tatum Middle

Students at Tatum High School are 48% White, 34% Hispanic, 16% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 449 students attended Tatum High School.

Tatum High School ranks 589th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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