Serving 67 students in grades 7-12, Tescott Junior High/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tescott Junior High/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tescott Junior High/high School's student population of 67 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Tescott Junior High/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tescott Junior High/high School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tescott Junior High/high School's ranking?
Tescott Junior High/high School is ranked #1006 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Tescott Junior High/high School often compared to?
Tescott Junior High/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minneapolis Jr-sr High School, Bennington Junior High/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tescott Junior High/high School?
The graduation rate of Tescott Junior High/high School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tescott Junior High/high School?
67 students attend Tescott Junior High/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tescott Junior High/high School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tescott Junior High/high School?
Tescott Junior High/high School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tescott Junior High/high School offer ?
Tescott Junior High/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tescott Junior High/high School part of?
Tescott Junior High/high School is part of Twin Valley School District.
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