Tatum Middle

Summary:

Tatum Middle is a public middle school in Tatum, Texas, serving 338 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Tatum Independent School District, which is ranked 243 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Tatum Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 44% White, 18% African American, and 31% Hispanic students. The school's academic performance is mixed, with strengths in 6th and 8th grade reading and 7th grade math, but struggles in 6th and 8th grade math, 8th grade science, and 8th grade social studies compared to state averages. Notably, the school performs better for African American and multi-racial students than for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students. Despite these challenges, Tatum Middle maintains an impressive 0% dropout rate.

Compared to nearby schools like Hallsville J.H. and Foster Middle, Tatum Middle has a more diverse student population but does not always outperform them academically. Additionally, with 60% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Tatum Middle serves a relatively economically disadvantaged community, which may present additional challenges. Continued focus on targeted interventions and support for underperforming student groups will be crucial for the school's future success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 410 N Hill St
       Tatum, TX  75691-9656


(903) 947-6482

District: Tatum Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
814th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,070 Help


Students who attend Tatum Middle usually attend:

High:    Tatum High School

Feeder schools for Tatum Middle:

Elementary:    Tatum Elementary
    Tatum Pri

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.1%
Hispanic:
31.1%
African American:
17.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.4% Help


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Compare Details Tatum Middle ranks better than 65.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.37. (See more...)
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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 Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.1%), Hispanic (31.1%), African American (17.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tatum Middle is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tatum Middle is $10,070.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tatum Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Tatum Middle 814th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Tatum Middle in the ranking list.)

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 Middle

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Rank History for all students at Tatum Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.20 666th 1573 57.7%
2005 67.33 480th 1582 69.7%
2006 67.79 464th 1585 70.7%
2007 67.95 487th 1684 71.1%
2008 71.74 372nd 1718 78.3%
2009 61.35 717th 1763 59.3%
2010 70.37 390th 1803 78.4%
2011 68.06 487th 1895 74.3%
2012 63.23 674th 1951 65.5%
2013 64.47 643rd 1973 67.4%
2014 67.25 607th 1987 69.5%
2015 62.65 744th 2043 63.6%
2016 70.17 543rd 1987 72.7%
2017 57.07 724th 2027 64.3%
2018 68.96 487th 2080 76.6%
2019 66.92 549th 2193 75.0%
2021 72.55 458th 2252 79.7%
2022 53.35 926th 2254 58.9%
2023 54.46 947th 2330 59.4%
2024 58.37 814th 2361 65.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tatum Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.86 545th 813 33.0%
2023 51.35 374th 817 54.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tatum Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.69 130th 1376 90.6%
2019 72.33 218th 1445 84.9%
2021 80.42 119th 1592 92.5%
2022 49.09 680th 1643 58.6%
2023 19.64 1559th 1720 9.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tatum Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.64 751st 1597 53.0%
2019 33.32 1132nd 1626 30.4%
2021 49.95 614th 1712 64.1%
2022 43.19 860th 1757 51.1%
2023 51.64 638th 1815 64.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tatum Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.13 334th 2039 83.6%
2019 66.76 464th 2073 77.6%
2021 74.40 297th 2172 86.3%
2022 54.98 828th 2220 62.7%
2023 50.92 999th 2251 55.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Tatum Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.50 494th 2008 75.4%
2019 60.18 689th 2047 66.3%
2021 68.24 526th 2151 75.5%
2022 50.56 998th 2221 55.1%
2023 49.41 1033rd 2241 53.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tatum Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.77 652nd 1430 54.4%
2019 66.15 519th 1446 64.1%
2021 63.28 645th 1501 57.0%
2022 54.05 840th 1488 43.5%
2023 60.27 732nd 1481 50.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tatum Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.26 388th 2008 80.7%
2019 44.91 1035th 2058 49.7%
2021 61.62 528th 2118 75.1%
2022 35.44 1481st 2182 32.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Tatum Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.29 490th 2030 75.9%
2019 70.47 445th 2069 78.5%
2021 74.33 407th 2168 81.2%
2022 54.36 873rd 2228 60.8%
2023 57.04 837th 2245 62.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Tatum Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.95 330th 1167 71.7%
2019 58.21 380th 1193 68.1%
2021 55.84 397th 1213 67.3%
2022 47.64 557th 1251 55.5%
2023 45.92 620th 1273 51.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tatum Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.99 264th 1895 86.1%
2019 72.69 339th 1935 82.5%
2021 80.82 206th 2043 89.9%
2022 53.59 812th 2077 60.9%
2023 43.69 1160th 2116 45.2%
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Rank History for White students at Tatum Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.39 577th 1673 65.5%
2019 58.47 625th 1684 62.9%
2021 64.53 487th 1700 71.4%
2022 47.15 912th 1723 47.1%
2023 54.90 744th 1749 57.5%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Tatum Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 173 62 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1990 177 61 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1991 190 68 0 27 1 n/a n/a 0 286
1992 193 67 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1993 138 46 0 30 1 n/a n/a 0 215
1994 124 40 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1995 137 55 0 31 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1996 137 55 0 31 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1997 132 61 0 30 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1998 120 47 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1999 118 38 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2000 111 56 1 41 1 n/a n/a 0 210
2001 91 55 0 35 1 n/a n/a 0 182
2002 107 41 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2003 107 41 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2004 117 46 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2005 123 45 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2006 108 45 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2007 105 58 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2008 105 47 0 42 1 n/a n/a 0 195
2009 107 46 1 49 1 n/a n/a 0 204
2010 114 57 1 54 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2011 110 68 1 45 2 0 2 0 228
2012 111 68 1 46 1 0 3 0 230
2013 132 68 0 47 1 0 4 0 252
2014 198 115 1 76 1 0 5 0 396
2015 196 104 0 97 1 0 6 0 404
2016 190 96 0 100 1 0 5 0 392
2017 194 96 0 101 2 0 8 0 401
2018 187 82 0 107 2 0 6 0 384
2019 176 74 0 107 3 2 7 0 369
2020 160 67 1 113 1 0 4 0 346
2021 160 59 1 123 1 0 9 0 353
2022 155 48 1 115 1 0 13 0 333
2023 149 60 3 105 1 0 20 0 338

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 260 n/a n/a n/a
1990 268 20.0 13.4 n/a
1991 286 20.5 13.9 n/a
1992 293 20.4 14.3 28.3
1993 215 17.0 12.6 34.9
1994 191 16.9 11.3 28.3
1995 224 17.9 12.5 31.7
1996 224 17.9 12.5 31.7
1997 224 18.8 11.9 32.1
1998 189 17.1 11.1 32.8
1999 188 18.2 10.3 39.9
2000 210 17.3 12.1 45.2
2001 182 15.7 11.6 46.2
2002 191 14.4 13.3 51.8
2003 191 14.4 13.3 51.8
2004 198 15.7 12.6 44.4
2005 205 14.0 14.6 46.8
2006 190 15.3 12.4 51.6
2007 204 16.4 12.4 52
2008 195 16.1 12.1 50.3
2009 204 15.0 13.6 50.5
2010 226 12.4 18.0 56.2
2011 228 15.3 14.8 53.9
2012 230 14.7 15.5 51.3
2013 252 15.6 16.0 53.6
2014 396 25.4 15.5 54
2015 404 26.0 15.5 57.9
2016 392 27.0 14.5 55.9
2017 401 27.4 14.6 57.4
2018 384 27.2 14.0 49.7
2019 369 24.3 15.1 55
2020 346 24.5 14.0 54.9
2021 353 24.9 14.1 50.7
2022 333 26.1 12.7 57.7
2023 338 25.6 13.1 60.4

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 260 n/a n/a n/a
1990 268 20.0 13.4 n/a
1991 286 20.5 13.9 n/a
1992 293 20.4 14.3 28.3
1993 215 17.0 12.6 34.9
1994 191 16.9 11.3 28.3
1995 224 17.9 12.5 31.7
1996 224 17.9 12.5 31.7
1997 224 18.8 11.9 32.1
1998 189 17.1 11.1 32.8
1999 188 18.2 10.3 39.9
2000 210 17.3 12.1 45.2
2001 182 15.7 11.6 46.2
2002 191 14.4 13.3 51.8
2003 191 14.4 13.3 51.8
2004 198 15.7 12.6 44.4
2005 205 14.0 14.6 46.8
2006 190 15.3 12.4 51.6
2007 204 16.4 12.4 52
2008 195 16.1 12.1 50.3
2009 204 15.0 13.6 50.5
2010 226 12.4 18.0 56.2
2011 228 15.3 14.8 53.9
2012 230 14.7 15.5 51.3
2013 252 15.6 16.0 53.6
2014 396 25.4 15.5 54
2015 404 26.0 15.5 57.9
2016 392 27.0 14.5 55.9
2017 401 27.4 14.6 57.4
2018 384 27.2 14.0 49.7
2019 369 24.3 15.1 55
2020 346 24.5 14.0 54.9
2021 353 24.9 14.1 50.7
2022 333 26.1 12.7 57.7
2023 338 25.6 13.1 60.4

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 Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,531 (15.2%) $8,535 (84.8%) $10,066
2020 $1,457 (13.9%) $9,057 (86.1%) $10,514
2021 $1,495 (14.8%) $8,574 (85.1%) $10,070

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tatum Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 549th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 947th of 2330 Middle schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Tatum Middle)4064
 24%
   6th Grade Reading (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))4064
 24%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Middle)6549
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))6549
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Tatum Middle)6550
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))6550
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Middle)5536
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))5536
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Tatum Middle)5859
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))5859
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Middle)6751
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))6751
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Tatum Middle)4934
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))4934
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tatum Middle)2220
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))2220
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students369338
 8.4%
African American7460
 18.9%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian03
Hispanic107105
 1.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White176149
 15.3%
Two or More Races720
 185.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%60.4%
 5.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Tatum Middle.

Tatum Middle ranks 814th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Tatum Middle are 44% White, 31% Hispanic, 18% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Tatum Middle usually go on to attend Tatum High School


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