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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,285 students in Tenino School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Tenino School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
1,285 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.69
# American Indian Students
10 Students
14,077 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
149 Students
284,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
26%
# Black Students
20 Students
52,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,005 Students
529,029 Students
% White Students
78%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
15,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
97,437 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
93
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
102
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
93
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
83
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
119
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
85
88,755
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
87,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
91,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,138 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,011 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,138
$18,796
Spending / Student
$15,011
$19,246
Best Tenino School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Tenino Elementary School
(Math: 36% | 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
Grades: 3-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Tenino Middle School
(Math: 26% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Central Avenue
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3800
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3800
Grades: PK-2
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tenino School District?
Tenino School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,285 students.
What is the rank of Tenino School District?
Tenino School District is ranked #193 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tenino School District?
78% of Tenino School District students are White, 12% 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 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Tenino School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,011 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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