Summary:
The 67484 zip code is home to two schools: Tescott Elementary and Tescott Junior High/High School, both part of the Twin Valley school district. While Tescott Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Kansas elementary schools, Tescott Junior High/High School has had more mixed performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating over the years.
Tescott Elementary stands out as a strong performer, with test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly above the district and state averages, particularly in the upper elementary grades. The school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% and has reached as high as 159th out of 656 Kansas elementary schools in recent years. In contrast, Tescott Junior High/High School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, but its statewide ranking has varied, dropping as low as 237th out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 before rebounding to 133rd out of 332 in 2024-2025.
The two schools also differ in their student populations, with Tescott Elementary having a much higher free/reduced lunch rate of 78.48% compared to 56.72% at the junior/senior high school. Both schools have small enrollments, with Tescott Elementary at 79 students and Tescott Junior High/High School at 67 students, which could impact the resources and programming available to students. Overall, the data suggests that while Tescott Elementary is a standout performer, the junior/senior high school faces more challenges in maintaining consistent academic success.
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