TATUM JR HIGH SCHOOL

TATUM JR HIGH is a Title I public middle school that is part of the TATUM school district, located in TATUM, NM with about 52 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, TATUM JR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Tatum Junior High, located at 320 West 3rd Street in Tatum, New Mexico, serves as a core educational institution for students in the local community during their middle school years. As part of the Tatum Municipal School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on providing a structured academic environment that prepares students for the rigors of secondary coursework.

The school plays a vital role in the small, tight-knit community of Tatum by fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can develop both academically and personally. By offering a curriculum tailored to junior high development, the faculty aims to encourage student engagement through classroom learning, extracurricular involvement, and character-building initiatives. As a central fixture of the town, Tatum Junior High remains committed to the academic success and holistic growth of its student body within the regional educational framework of New Mexico.

For more information, contact TATUM JR HIGH at (505) 398-4455 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.