Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tehaleh Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#102 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
3%
5%
White
55%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #102 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tehaleh Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Tehaleh Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victor Falls Elementary School, Dieringer Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Tehaleh Heights Elementary School?
627 students attend Tehaleh Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tehaleh Heights Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tehaleh Heights Elementary School?
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tehaleh Heights Elementary School offer ?
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tehaleh Heights Elementary School part of?
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
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