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#11 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 1% in state

Tescott Elem

Elementary School · Twin Valley · Tescott, KS

A Twin Valley elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Box 196, Tescott, KS 67484

  • Math 76% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2025)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+31.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$14,667
Chronic Absenteeism12.7%

Students at Tescott Elem score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency76%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tescott Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,667

Median home value

$171,300

Median rent

$669/mo

College educated

36.2%

Homeownership

96.7%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67484; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Twin Valley

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bennington ElemEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–6Not available253Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Twin Valley

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$14,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tescott Elem is listed in Twin Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tescott Elem

Tescott Elem is a public elementary school in Tescott, KS, part of Twin Valley, serving approximately 79 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tescott Elem

What grades does Tescott Elem serve?

Tescott Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Tescott Elem?

Tescott Elem has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tescott Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Tescott Elem is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tescott Elem rank in KS?

Tescott Elem ranks #11 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Tescott Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Tescott Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Tescott Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tescott Elem has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tescott Elem a charter school?

No, Tescott Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tescott Elem a Title I school?

No, Tescott Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tescott Elem?

78.5% of students at Tescott Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
79
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Ottawa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.7%
Area population (ZIP 67484)
995
Area median age
34.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67484; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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