- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tatum, TX
Tatum Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tatum Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484224006046
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tatum Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Tatum · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tatum Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tatum, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Tatum Middle held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 484224006046 · Tatum, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 12.8:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Tatum H S (437 students)
Tatum Middle held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tatum Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tatum H S
Tatum H S
437 students
- Tatum Pri
Tatum Pri
328 students
- This school
Tatum Middle
321 students
- Tatum El
Tatum El
306 students
What this shows Tatum Middle reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tatum Middle compares
Tatum Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,975
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Tatum Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tatum Isd reports $12,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tatum Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tatum Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tatum El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tatum Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tatum Middle
How many students attend Tatum Middle?
Tatum Middle has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tatum, TX. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatum Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatum Middle is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tatum Middle?
51.5% of students at Tatum Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tatum Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tatum Middle is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Tatum, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tatum Middle?
Tatum Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tatum Middle rank among public schools in Tatum?
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tatum, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tatum Isd?
Besides Tatum Middle, Tatum Isd also operates Tatum H S (437 students), Tatum Pri (328 students), and Tatum El (306 students). See the Tatum Isd district page for the complete list.