Very Good
#1739 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 20% in state
- Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tatum EL score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tatum EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low144/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tatum), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,361
Median home value
$195,200
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75691; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Tatum ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tatum EL is listed in TATUM ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tatum EL
Tatum EL is a public elementary school in Tatum, TX, part of Tatum ISD, serving approximately 294 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,739 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tatum EL
What grades does Tatum EL serve?
Tatum EL serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Tatum EL?
Tatum EL has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatum EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatum EL is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tatum EL rank in TX?
Tatum EL ranks #1,739 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Tatum EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Tatum EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tatum EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tatum EL has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tatum EL a charter school?
No, Tatum EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tatum EL a Title I school?
No, Tatum EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tatum EL?
64.3% of students at Tatum EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rusk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (903) 947-6482
- Area population (ZIP 75691)
- 4,673
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75691; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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