Is Tatum Junior High a good school?

Tatum Junior High ranks 106 th of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tatum Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 51 students attended Tatum Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Tatum Junior High?

Students at Tatum Junior High are 49% White, 49% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Tatum Junior High attend?

Students who attend Tatum Junior High usually go on to attend Tatum High

Tatum Junior High School in Tatum NM

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tatum Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Tatum Junior High 106^th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Tatum Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Tatum Municipal Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Tatum Municipal Schools 33^rd of 117 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tatum Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Tatum Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	74.51	32^nd	157	79.6%
2006	77.89	30^th	156	80.8%
2007	52.14	72^nd	171	57.9%
2008	72.90	38^th	172	77.9%
2009	61.28	54^th	178	69.7%
2010	73.23	36^th	179	79.9%
2011	78.63	26^th	173	85.0%
2012	73.60	36^th	178	79.8%
2013	86.07	22^nd	193	88.6%
2014	70.57	49^th	222	77.9%
2015	59.26	60^th	207	71.0%
2016	71.27	36^th	208	82.7%
2017	59.71	54^th	176	69.3%
2018	77.74	29^th	186	84.4%
2019	71.71	39^th	200	80.5%
2022	55.37	76^th	232	67.2%
2023	48.93	106^th	239	55.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Tatum Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	56.26	20^th	58	65.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tatum Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	83.56	12^th	168	92.9%
2022	58.48	60^th	223	73.1%
2023	51.96	87^th	227	61.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Tatum Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	60.49	54^th	220	75.5%
2023	67.21	57^th	213	73.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Tatum Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	80.99	19^th	151	87.4%
2023	36.11	131^st	221	40.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tatum Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	81.29	15^th	149	89.9%
2022	47.67	76^th	214	64.5%
2023	34.50	124^th	204	39.2%

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Rank History for White students at Tatum Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	60.81	32^nd	120	73.3%
2022	43.85	105^th	187	43.9%
2023	44.24	116^th	229	49.3%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, 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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Tatum Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	33	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	66
1991	45	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	74
1992	37	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	63
1993	34	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	60
1994	40	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	66
1995	30	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	54
1996	30	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	54
1997	31	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	57
1998	32	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	67
1999	34	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	64
2000	33	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	58
2001	24	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	52
2002	22	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	43
2003	22	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	43
2004	24	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	49
2005	29	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	54
2006	28	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	46
2007	24	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	46
2008	29	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	61
2009	30	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	52
2010	21	1	20	1	0	0	43
2011	26	1	26	0	0	0	53
2012	20	1	27	0	0	0	48
2013	26	0	20	0	0	0	46
2014	28	0	25	0	0	0	53
2015	27	0	27	0	0	0	54
2016	30	0	28	0	0	1	59
2017	36	0	24	0	0	1	61
2018	25	1	26	0	0	0	52
2019	22	2	18	0	0	0	42
2020	27	1	26	0	0	0	54
2021	26	1	32	1	0	0	60
2022	18	0	26	1	0	0	45
2023	25	0	25	0	0	1	51

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 Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	66	3.9	16.9	n/a
1991	74	4.1	18.0	n/a
1992	63	4.8	13.1	n/a
1993	60	5.2	11.5	n/a
1994	66	3.9	16.9	n/a
1995	54	5.1	10.6	n/a
1996	54	5.1	10.6	n/a
1997	57	5.2	11.0	n/a
1998	67	5.2	12.9	n/a
1999	64	5.3	12.1	59.4
2000	58	3.6	16.1	46.6
2001	52	4.4	11.8	94.2
2002	43	3.5	12.3	69.8
2003	43	3.5	12.3	69.8
2004	49	3.3	14.8	57.1
2005	54	4.5	12.0	59.3
2006	46	4.0	11.5	43.5
2007	46	4.3	10.7	58.7
2008	61	2.7	22.6	57.4
2009	52	3.1	16.8	48.1
2010	43	3.0	13.9	46.5
2011	53	3.6	14.6	50.9
2012	48	3.6	13.3	60.4
2013	46	3.3	13.9	58.7
2014	53	3.3	15.6	50.9
2015	54	4.0	13.5	53.7
2016	59	4.0	14.7	55.9
2017	61	4.2	14.3	50.8
2018	52	3.9	13.0	46.2
2019	42	3.9	10.5	45.2
2020	54	4.0	13.3	46.3
2021	60	4.6	12.8	58.3
2022	45	3.4	13.1	60
2023	51	4.0	12.5	41.2

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 Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	66	3.9	16.9	n/a
1991	74	4.1	18.0	n/a
1992	63	4.8	13.1	n/a
1993	60	5.2	11.5	n/a
1994	66	3.9	16.9	n/a
1995	54	5.1	10.6	n/a
1996	54	5.1	10.6	n/a
1997	57	5.2	11.0	n/a
1998	67	5.2	12.9	n/a
1999	64	5.3	12.1	59.4
2000	58	3.6	16.1	46.6
2001	52	4.4	11.8	94.2
2002	43	3.5	12.3	69.8
2003	43	3.5	12.3	69.8
2004	49	3.3	14.8	57.1
2005	54	4.5	12.0	59.3
2006	46	4.0	11.5	43.5
2007	46	4.3	10.7	58.7
2008	61	2.7	22.6	57.4
2009	52	3.1	16.8	48.1
2010	43	3.0	13.9	46.5
2011	53	3.6	14.6	50.9
2012	48	3.6	13.3	60.4
2013	46	3.3	13.9	58.7
2014	53	3.3	15.6	50.9
2015	54	4.0	13.5	53.7
2016	59	4.0	14.7	55.9
2017	61	4.2	14.3	50.8
2018	52	3.9	13.0	46.2
2019	42	3.9	10.5	45.2
2020	54	4.0	13.3	46.3
2021	60	4.6	12.8	58.3
2022	45	3.4	13.1	60
2023	51	4.0	12.5	41.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tatum Junior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,219

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tatum Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 200 Middle schools	Ranks 106^th of 239 Middle schools	24.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Junior High)	25	29.2	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Municipal Schools)	25	29.2	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	24.8	5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Tatum Junior High)	48	47.8	0.2%
8th Grade Language Arts (Tatum Municipal Schools)	48	47.8	0.2%
8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	33.2	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	42	51	21.4%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	18	25	38.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	22	25	13.6%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.2%	41.2%	4.1%

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 Junior High	Public	7-8	320 West 3rd Street	Tatum	88267	Lea County	Tatum Municipal Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tatum Junior High

Student/Teacher Ratio Tatum Junior High

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Impact of COVID-19 on Tatum Junior High

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