Top Rankings
Tatum Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,392 students in Tatum Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Tatum Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,392 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tatum Independent School District, which is ranked #414 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#391 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
36%
54%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
43%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,090 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,557 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,090
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,557
$14,079
Best Tatum Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 3-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Tatum Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Tatum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Crystal Farms Rd
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tatum Independent School District?
Tatum Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,392 students.
What is the rank of Tatum Independent School District?
Tatum Independent School District is ranked #414 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum Independent School District?
43% of Tatum Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tatum Independent School District?
Tatum Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Tatum Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,557 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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