How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Melrose Public Schools | Tatum Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Melrose, New Mexico | Tatum, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 295 | 298 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Melrose Public Schools | Tatum Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,166 | $19,735 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| State Revenue | 76.3% | 60.3% |
| Local Revenue | 9.6% | 35.1% |
Melrose Public Schools
Federal State Local
Tatum Municipal Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Melrose Public Schools | Tatum Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.8% | 52.9% |
| African American | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.9% | 42.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.9% | 39.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Melrose Public Schools | Tatum Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 117.5:1 | 2115:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.7% | 34.7% |
School Types
Melrose Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Tatum Municipal Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.