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Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bonney Lake, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 487. The school is part of the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, which is ranked 17th out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tehaleh Heights Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Washington, ranking 50th out of 1,168 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science are significantly higher than the state and district averages. In 2023-2024, 84.68% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52.63% statewide and 69.3% in the district. In Math, 79.28% of students were proficient or better, compared to 41.68% statewide and 54.48% in the district. The school's performance is particularly strong in certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students (ranked 3rd out of 651 Washington elementary schools in ELA) and multi-racial students (ranked 2nd out of 194 schools).

When compared to the nearby schools in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, such as Victor Falls Elementary and Liberty Ridge Elementary, Tehaleh Heights Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic proficiency rates, particularly in ELA and Math. The other schools in the district also perform well but lag behind Tehaleh Heights Elementary in overall academic achievement. Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Puyallup School District, which has a lower district ranking, generally have lower proficiency rates than Tehaleh Heights Elementary, suggesting that the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District may be providing a higher-quality education overall.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 17520 Berkeley Parkway East
       Bonney Lake, WA  98391

(253) 891-6530

District: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,206 Help


Students who attend Tehaleh Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mountain View Middle School
High:    Bonney Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.0%
Hispanic:
17.2%
Two or more races:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.6% Help


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Compare Details Tehaleh Heights Elementary School ranks better than 95.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60%), Hispanic (17.2%), two or more races (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is 16, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is $16,206, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tehaleh Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tehaleh Heights Elementary School 50th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Tehaleh Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sumner-Bonney Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumner-Bonney Lake School District 17th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.48 95th 1130 91.6%
2021 81.36 192nd 1107 82.7%
2022 93.14 71st 1169 93.9%
2023 95.47 45th 1169 96.2%
2024 94.99 50th 1168 95.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.31 2nd 194 99.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.11 42nd 339 87.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.76 168th 1024 83.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.35 226th 1068 78.8%
2021 76.06 209th 1008 79.3%
2022 86.40 133rd 1100 87.9%
2023 92.19 68th 1094 93.8%
2024 91.15 73rd 1093 93.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.89 33rd 1075 96.9%
2021 83.10 162nd 1025 84.2%
2022 95.20 41st 1113 96.3%
2023 96.37 23rd 1099 97.9%
2024 96.40 20th 1099 98.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.21 3rd 651 99.5%
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Rank History for White students at Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.01 68th 1027 93.4%
2021 72.34 245th 943 74.0%
2022 87.87 88th 1031 91.5%
2023 92.94 35th 1011 96.5%
2024 93.30 22nd 1009 97.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 224 2 16 29 0 2 45 0 318
2020 264 6 21 56 0 1 69 0 417
2021 271 6 15 53 1 0 64 0 410
2022 298 10 14 73 1 1 77 0 474
2023 292 14 25 84 1 0 71 0 487

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 318 n/a n/a 9.7
2020 417 23.8 17.5 8.4
2021 410 26.2 15.6 7.3
2022 474 27.2 17.4 7.6
2023 487 30.2 16.0 13.6

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 Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 318 n/a n/a 9.7
2020 417 23.8 17.5 8.4
2021 410 26.2 15.6 7.3
2022 474 27.2 17.4 7.6
2023 487 30.2 16.0 13.6

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaPertussisTetanus
202088.0%1.1%0.0%0.0%1.1%91.3%91.3%91.3%91.3%91.3%94.6%89.1%91.3%91.3%
202291.7%3.6%1.2%0.0%0.0%91.7%91.7%91.7%91.7%91.7%95.2%91.7%91.7%91.7%
202390.1%4.2%4.2%0.0%1.4%91.6%95.8%95.8%95.8%94.4%91.6%93.0%94.4%94.4%
202492.7%2.9%0.0%1.5%1.5%95.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%94.1%95.6%95.6%95.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $760 (4.9%) $14,818 (95.1%) $15,577
2020 $700 (6.0%) $11,056 (94.0%) $11,756
2021 $939 (5.6%) $15,813 (94.4%) $16,752
2022 $962 (5.9%) $15,244 (94.1%) $16,206

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tehaleh Heights Elementary 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 95th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 45th of 1169 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tehaleh Heights Elementary School)7581.3
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)6569.6
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Tehaleh Heights Elementary School)87.581.3
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)69.771.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tehaleh Heights Elementary School)81.678.5
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)69.664.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Tehaleh Heights Elementary School)85.780
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)74.563.7
 10.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tehaleh Heights Elementary School)82.889.5
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)75.471.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Tehaleh Heights Elementary School)65.580.7
 15.2%
   5th Grade Math (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)66.757.8
 8.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Tehaleh Heights Elementary School)72.480.4
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)63.263.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tehaleh Heights Elementary School)79.482.7
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)72.968.3
 4.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Tehaleh Heights Elementary School)81.880.7
 1%
   All Grades Math (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)63.753.6
 10.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Tehaleh Heights Elementary School)72.480.4
 7.9%
   All Grades Science (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)6160.1
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students318487
 53.1%
African American214
 600%
American Indian01
Asian1625
 56.3%
Hispanic2984
 189.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White224292
 30.4%
Two or More Races4571
 57.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.7%13.6%
 3.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

Students who attend Tehaleh Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountain View Middle School
High : Bonney Lake High School

Students at Tehaleh Heights Elementary School are 60% White, 17% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended Tehaleh Heights Elementary School.

Yes! Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 50th of 1168 Washington elementary schools.


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