Top Rankings
Tatum Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,476 students in Tatum Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Tatum Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,476 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Tatum Independent School District, which is ranked #341 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#321 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
497 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
53%
# Black Students
221 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
15%
13%
# White Students
690 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
47%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
89
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
121
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,288 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,728 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,288
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,728
$14,148
Best Tatum Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 3-5
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Tatum Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: PK-2
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Tatum High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Crystal Farms Rd
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Tatum Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tatum Independent School District?
Tatum Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,476 students.
What is the rank of Tatum Independent School District?
Tatum Independent School District is ranked #341 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum Independent School District?
47% of Tatum Independent School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tatum Independent School District?
Tatum Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Tatum Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,728 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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