Tescott Junior High/High School

Summary:

Tescott Junior High/High School is a small public school in Tescott, Kansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 70 students. The school's performance has been quite volatile over the years, ranging from top-performing to bottom-performing in the state rankings.

Tescott Junior High/High School generally performs worse than nearby schools like Bennington Junior High/High School and Minneapolis Junior-Senior High School in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (25.8%) and Mathematics (19.35%) are significantly below the state averages of 33.55% and 31.6%, respectively. However, the school's 11th-grade Science proficiency rate (41.66%) is higher than the state average of 27.37%. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.97% to 61.67% over the past three school years, suggests that the school may be serving a relatively disadvantaged student population, which could be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.

Despite the challenges, Tescott Junior High/High School's small size, with a low student-teacher ratio ranging from 6.6 to 7.8 over the past three school years, could be a potential advantage in providing more personalized attention to students. Addressing the school's performance issues and identifying strategies to improve academic outcomes will be crucial for the Twin Valley school district and the future success of Tescott Junior High/High School.

Detail:

Public 7-12

305 N. Minnesota
Tescott, KS 67484

(785) 283-4774

District: Twin Valley

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,136

Feeder schools for Tescott Junior High/High School:

Elementary:

Tescott Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.1

Number of students: 67

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tescott Junior High/High School ranks better than 62.2% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.57. (See more...)

Compare Details Tescott Junior High/High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.63. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tescott Junior High/High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (4.5%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tescott Junior High/High School is 8.1. (See more...)

Compare Tescott Junior High/High School employs 8.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tescott Junior High/High School is $11,136.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tescott Junior High/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tescott Junior High/High School 137^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Tescott Junior High/High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Twin Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Valley 134^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tescott Junior High/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tescott Junior High/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	51.58	157^th	368	57.3%
2022	18.06	328^th	368	10.9%
2023	30.66	259^th	362	28.5%
2024	52.57	137^th	362	62.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Tescott Junior High/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2022	16.07	325^th	349	6.9%
2023	29.06	263^rd	349	24.6%
2024	48.84	152^nd	347	56.2%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tescott Junior High/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Tescott Junior High/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2008	84.23	22^nd	267	91.8%
2009	69.70	79^th	291	72.9%
2010	51.57	176^th	302	41.7%
2011	63.33	117^th	298	60.7%
2012	56.59	173^rd	317	45.4%
2013	37.07	262^nd	323	18.9%
2017	9.22	305^th	316	3.5%
2021	80.33	40^th	320	87.5%
2022	32.23	237^th	324	26.9%
2023	59.63	119^th	327	63.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Tescott Junior High/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.52	190^th	307	38.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tescott Junior High/High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	80	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
1989	75	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
1990	69	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
1991	57	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	58
1992	55	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	56
1993	56	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	59
1994	59	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	64
1995	70	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
1996	70	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
1997	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	83
1998	84	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
1999	88	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	91
2000	83	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	87
2001	77	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	80
2002	57	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2003	57	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2004	49	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	3	53
2005	50	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	52
2006	61	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	65
2007	60	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2008	64	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	66
2009	68	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	72
2010	61	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	65
2011	56	0	0	6	0	0	1	0	63
2012	46	0	0	6	0	0	1	0	53
2013	51	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	57
2014	49	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	52
2015	42	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	43
2016	58	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	64
2017	63	1	0	6	0	0	1	0	71
2018	62	2	0	4	0	0	2	0	70
2019	66	2	0	5	0	0	1	0	74
2020	58	2	0	5	0	0	1	0	66
2021	53	2	1	3	0	0	1	0	60
2022	58	2	1	3	0	0	2	0	66
2023	62	1	0	4	0	0	3	0	70
2024	62	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tescott Junior High/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	80	8.0	10.0	0
1989	75	8.0	9.3	n/a
1990	69	8.3	8.3	0
1991	58	8.1	7.1	n/a
1992	56	17.0	3.2	26.8
1993	59	7.4	8.0	18.6
1994	64	7.9	8.1	15.6
1995	70	7.0	10.0	24.3
1996	70	7.0	10.0	24.3
1997	83	7.8	10.6	25.3
1998	84	7.9	10.6	28.6
1999	91	7.9	11.5	23.1
2000	87	8.3	10.5	26.4
2001	80	8.3	9.6	31.3
2002	60	9.3	6.5	35
2003	60	9.3	6.5	35
2004	53	10.7	5.0	50
2005	52	9.0	5.8	50
2006	65	10.0	6.5	55.4
2007	62	9.9	6.3	53.2
2008	66	8.0	8.3	51.5
2009	72	7.8	9.2	58.3
2010	65	6.9	9.4	73.8
2011	63	7.8	8.0	69.8
2012	53	7.2	7.2	75.5
2013	57	7.2	7.9	66.7
2014	52	7.8	6.6	57.7
2015	43	7.0	6.1	55.8
2016	64	8.0	8.0	64.1
2017	71	7.8	9.1	69
2018	70	7.9	8.8	60
2019	74	8.2	9.0	60.8
2020	66	8.6	7.6	60.6
2021	60	9.0	6.6	61.7
2022	66	8.6	7.6	47
2023	70	8.8	7.8	48.6
2024	67	8.2	8.1	56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tescott Junior High/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	80	8.0	10.0	0
1989	75	8.0	9.3	n/a
1990	69	8.3	8.3	0
1991	58	8.1	7.1	n/a
1992	56	17.0	3.2	26.8
1993	59	7.4	8.0	18.6
1994	64	7.9	8.1	15.6
1995	70	7.0	10.0	24.3
1996	70	7.0	10.0	24.3
1997	83	7.8	10.6	25.3
1998	84	7.9	10.6	28.6
1999	91	7.9	11.5	23.1
2000	87	8.3	10.5	26.4
2001	80	8.3	9.6	31.3
2002	60	9.3	6.5	35
2003	60	9.3	6.5	35
2004	53	10.7	5.0	50
2005	52	9.0	5.8	50
2006	65	10.0	6.5	55.4
2007	62	9.9	6.3	53.2
2008	66	8.0	8.3	51.5
2009	72	7.8	9.2	58.3
2010	65	6.9	9.4	73.8
2011	63	7.8	8.0	69.8
2012	53	7.2	7.2	75.5
2013	57	7.2	7.9	66.7
2014	52	7.8	6.6	57.7
2015	43	7.0	6.1	55.8
2016	64	8.0	8.0	64.1
2017	71	7.8	9.1	69
2018	70	7.9	8.8	60
2019	74	8.2	9.0	60.8
2020	66	8.6	7.6	60.6
2021	60	9.0	6.6	61.7
2022	66	8.6	7.6	47
2023	70	8.8	7.8	48.6
2024	67	8.2	8.1	56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tescott Junior High/High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$855 (7.7%)	$10,280 (92.3%)	$11,136

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tescott Junior High/High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 157^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 259^th of 362 Middle schools	28.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tescott Junior High/High School)	26.7	14.3	12.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Valley)	27.1	18.9	8.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tescott Junior High/High School)	20	14.3	5.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Twin Valley)	34.7	18.9	15.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tescott Junior High/High School)	25	16.7	8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Valley)	25.6	18.7	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tescott Junior High/High School)	25	16.7	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Twin Valley)	15.4	12.8	2.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Tescott Junior High/High School)	41.7	25	16.7%
8th Grade Science (Twin Valley)	43.6	20.8	22.8%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	74	70	5.4%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	4	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	62	6.1%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.8%	48.6%	12.2%

Schools Near Tescott Junior High/High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tescott Junior High/High School	Public	7-12	305 N. Minnesota	Tescott	67484	Ottawa County	Twin Valley	No	No	No	No	(785) 283-4774	67	8	8.1	56.7%	62 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)		50.0	9.1		25.8		33.3	18.2		19.4	27.3	41.7	34.8	$11,136	$855	$10,280
Minneapolis Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	602 Woodland Ave	Minneapolis	67467	Ottawa County	North Ottawa County	No	No	No	No	(785) 392-2113	307	24	12.7	43.6%	276 (89.9%)	4 (1.3%)	16 (5.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)	79.8	42^nd of 318 public high schools	86.8%		85	23^rd of 327 public high schools	93.0%	19		20.8	14.8	35.1	23.9		12.8	18.5	33.3	22.1	22.2	40.0	30.8	$13,555	$762	$12,793
Lincoln Junior/Senior High	Public	6-12	701 East North	Lincoln	67455	Lincoln County	Lincoln	No	No	No	No	(785) 524-4193	191	14	13.2	54.5%	164 (85.9%)	2 (1.0%)	18 (9.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	32.2	237^th of 318 public high schools	25.5%		40	209^th of 327 public high schools	36.1%	28	34.5	40.0	42.3	25.0	34.9	40.0	30.0	28.0	10.7	27.2	38.5	24.1	30.9	$11,969	$764	$11,205
Bennington Junior High/High School	Public	7-12	301 N. Putnam	Bennington	67422	Ottawa County	Twin Valley	No	No	No	No	(785) 488-3321	214	15	14.5	45.8%	188 (87.9%)	2 (0.9%)	14 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.7%)	36.3	222^nd of 318 public high schools	30.2%		59.7	118^th of 327 public high schools	63.9%	104		42.8	10.5	25.6	25.9		40.0	10.5	20.9	23.3	13.2	16.7	14.7	$11,141	$855	$10,286
Ell-Saline Middle/High School	Public	7-12	414 E Anderson	Brookville	67425	Saline County	Ell-Saline	No	No	No	No	(785) 914-5600	197	15	13.4	41.1%	165 (83.8%)	1 (0.5%)	21 (10.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	60.8	105^th of 318 public high schools	67.0%		49.4	166^th of 327 public high schools	49.2%	61		18.9	14.3	26.5	19.8		13.5	25.7	29.4	22.6	37.1	32.3	34.8	$11,394	$281	$11,113
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	811 E Iron	Salina	67401	Saline County	Salina	No	No	Yes	No	(785) 309-4369	53	3	17.6		36 (67.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (20.8%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.4%)								(n/a)
Salina High Central	Public	9-12	650 E Crawford	Salina	67401	Saline County	Salina	No	No	No	No	(785) 309-3500	950	68	13.9	58.8%	603 (63.5%)	41 (4.3%)	193 (20.3%)	10 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (10.7%)	33.7	229^th of 318 public high schools	28.0%		56.1	128^th of 327 public high schools	60.9%	101				19.0	19.0				12.5	12.5		29.9	29.9	$11,038	$845	$10,192

Frequently Asked Questions about Tescott Junior High/High School

What schools feed into Tescott Junior High/High School?

Tescott Junior High/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tescott Elementary

What district is Tescott Junior High/High School in?

Twin Valley

How many students attend Tescott Junior High/High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 67 students attended Tescott Junior High/High School.

What is the racial makeup of Tescott Junior High/High School?

Students at Tescott Junior High/High School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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