Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tatham ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tatham's student population of 277 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tatham ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tatham is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
6%
10%
White
72%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tatham's ranking?
Tatham is ranked #1062 out of 1,626 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Tatham?
277 students attend Tatham.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tatham students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tatham?
Tatham has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tatham offer ?
Tatham offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tatham part of?
Tatham is part of West Springfield School District.
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