Summary:
The Tatum Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single middle school, Tatum Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 and has an enrollment of 321 students. The school operates with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1 and serves a community where over 62% of students are economically disadvantaged, yet the district overall earns a strong 4-star rating and ranks in the 72nd percentile statewide.
The standout strength of Tatum Middle is its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, 87.1% of 8th graders taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam were proficient, dramatically outpacing the state average of 54.03%. The school also showed remarkable improvement in 7th grade Reading, jumping from 46.02% proficiency to 68.67% in the same period, well above the state average of 54.04%. However, the school faces a clear weakness in 8th grade Social Studies, where only 27.97% of students were proficient, below the state average of 31.69%. The school also reported a 0.0% dropout rate, an excellent indicator of student retention.
Performance across grade levels shows notable inconsistency. While 6th grade Reading dropped from 59.09% to 47.47% proficiency, and 8th grade Math fell from 60.14% to 47.71%, the 7th grade Reading surge and the Algebra I success highlight how specific cohorts can drive results. This volatility suggests that instructional quality may vary by grade or subject, with math being a consistent strength across all three grades and social studies a persistent challenge. Overall, Tatum Middle provides a strong foundation in math and reading, particularly for advanced learners, while needing targeted support in social studies to ensure balanced academic growth.
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