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Schools in Tenino · Tenino School District

Tenino’s public schools outscore 57% of Washington districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Tenino, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Tenino’s districts is 30%, below the Washington average (40%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
48%
▼ 5 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
30%
▼ 10 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 6–10 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.8K
▼ 4% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.7
WA 17.7
Schools in town
4
1,283 students on the public path
In brief

Tenino’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 30% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington (the state reports Tenino’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,763 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Tenino Elementary School, then Tenino Middle School, then Tenino High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Tenino’s grade

C+ Test scoresA− Graduation

B: better than 57% of Washington school districts. Graduation is above the Washington average; test scores are below it.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 57%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (269)Better than 59%
C+B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 651 test results and a graduating class of 87 could put Tenino anywhere from C+ to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Tenino’s students in the tested grades sat them (650 in math, 652 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Tenino, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Parkside ElementaryTenino School DistrictNo scores
3–5Tenino Elementary SchoolTenino School DistrictNo scores
6–8Tenino Middle SchoolTenino School DistrictNo scores
9–12Tenino High SchoolTenino School DistrictNo scores

Tenino’s public schools are run by Tenino School District, which also serves Bucoda. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Tenino School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,283 students · 17.7 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$17,763WA $18,444 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading48%
State average 53.4% · 652 students tested
Math30%
State average 40.1% · 650 students tested

Tenino vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Tenino’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
TeninoBTenino

Every school in Tenino

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Teninoby address
Parkside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–2
316 students18:1Rate it →
Tenino Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
293 students16:1Rate it →
Tenino Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
291 students16:1Rate it →
Tenino High School
High · Grades 9–12
383 students21:1Rate it →

Questions about Tenino’s schools

Are Tenino’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Washington: the public schools Tenino children attend outscore 57% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Tenino in?

Tenino School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,283 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Tenino kids go to high school?

Tenino High School, with 383 students.

What is Tenino’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Tenino School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Tenino spend per student?

$17,763 in Tenino School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.