Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tenaha Schools ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tenaha Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Tenaha Schools's student population of 473 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tenaha Schools ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tenaha Schools is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3527 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
24%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tenaha Schools's ranking?
Tenaha Schools is ranked #3527 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tenaha Schools often compared to?
Tenaha Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Shelbyville School, Center High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tenaha Schools?
The graduation rate of Tenaha Schools is 90%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tenaha Schools?
473 students attend Tenaha Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tenaha Schools students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tenaha Schools?
Tenaha Schools has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tenaha Schools offer ?
Tenaha Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Tenaha Schools part of?
Tenaha Schools is part of Tenaha ISD School District.
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