Summary:
The Tekoa School District is a small, rural district in Washington with two schools: Tekoa High School serving grades 6-12 and Tekoa Elementary School serving grades PK-5, together educating about 206 students.
Parents will find a notable success story at Tekoa High School, which has shown remarkable improvement, moving from a low state ranking four years ago to performing above the state median today; its 10th graders, for example, outperform the state average in English Language Arts. Tekoa Elementary School has shown more variability in its rankings year-to-year but has demonstrated strengths in specific grades, with its 3rd graders outperforming in math and 5th graders in science. Both schools benefit from very low student-to-teacher ratios, allowing for significant individual attention.
While the district's overall test scores are below state averages, the consistent upward trajectory at the high school is a positive sign. The district spends more per student than typical, which supports the small class sizes. Areas for growth include middle school math performance and elementary reading scores. The district maintains a strong record with a recent 0% dropout rate, indicating a supportive environment for keeping students engaged through graduation.
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