Serving 487 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (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
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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
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Tehaleh Heights Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#107 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
60%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 2,113 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 40% 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?
487 students attend Tehaleh Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Tehaleh Heights Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tehaleh Heights Elementary School?
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to 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-Bonney Lake School District.
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