Summary:
Zip code 99033 in Tekoa, Washington, is served by two public schools within the Tekoa School District: an elementary school (grades PK-5) and a combined middle/high school (grades 6-12), together educating about 206 students in a rural community.
The standout story here is the impressive improvement at Tekoa High School, which has risen dramatically in state rankings over the past four years from the bottom 11th percentile to above average at the 53rd percentile. While its test scores in math and English generally trail state averages, its 10th graders excel in English, and the school's science performance is relatively strong. In comparison, Tekoa Elementary School shows more variable year-to-year performance, currently ranking in the 42nd percentile, but it shares the district's strength in science where it actually exceeds the state average.
Both schools benefit from low student-teacher ratios and spending levels above typical national averages. The high school's remarkable turnaround suggests effective strategies are in place, which could be leveraged to address areas of challenge, particularly in math at both school levels. For parents, this indicates a small, resource-supported district where the secondary school is on a strong upward trajectory, though academic results are mixed and vary significantly by subject and grade.
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