Top Rankings
Tatum Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 298 students in Tatum Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Tatum Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
938 Schools
# Students
298 Students
322,706 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
22,226 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Tatum Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 144 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
140 Students
200,625 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
62%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,613 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
155 Students
66,027 Students
% White Students
52%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
13
21,472
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
22,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
22,176
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
22,856
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
37
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,701 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,909 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,701
$14,547
Spending / Student
$17,909
$13,920
Best Tatum Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 West 3rd St
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tatum High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tatum Jr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tatum Municipal Schools School District?
Tatum Municipal Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 298 students.
What is the rank of Tatum Municipal Schools School District?
Tatum Municipal Schools School District is ranked #49 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum Municipal Schools School District?
52% of Tatum Municipal Schools School District students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tatum Municipal Schools School District?
Tatum Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Tatum Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,909 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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