Serving 262 students in grades 1-5, Tatham ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Tatham ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tatham is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Tatham is ranked #1164 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tatham often compared to?
Tathamis often viewed alongside schools like Mittineague by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Tatham?
262 students attend Tatham.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Tatham students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tatham?
Tatham has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tatham offer ?
Tatham offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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