Top Rankings
Tenino School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,283 students in Tenino School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Tenino School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,283 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tenino School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)46.1%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
13%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
77%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,748 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,138 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$23,221 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$23,150 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,748
$21,173
Spending / Student
$18,138
$21,108
Best Tenino School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tenino Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old Highway 99 N
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3700
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3700
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Tenino High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Second Ave
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3500
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Tenino Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old Hwy 99 N
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3600
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Central Avenue
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3800
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3800
Gr: PK-2 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tenino School District?
Tenino School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,283 students.
What is the rank of Tenino School District?
Tenino School District is ranked #179 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tenino School District?
77% of Tenino School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tenino School District?
Tenino School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Tenino School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,138 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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