Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tehaleh Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School's student population of 474 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tehaleh Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is ranked #171 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Tehaleh Heights Elementary School?
474 students attend Tehaleh Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Tehaleh Heights Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tehaleh Heights Elementary School?
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tehaleh Heights Elementary School offer ?
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tehaleh Heights Elementary School part of?
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is part of Sumner School District.
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