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#4146 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 49% in state
Tenaha Schools
School · Tenaha ISD · Tenaha, TX
A school in Tenaha, TX serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
P O BOX 318, Tenaha, TX 75974
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tenaha Schools score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tenaha Schools 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average481/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,083
Median home value
$94,100
Median rent
$630/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75974; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Tenaha ISD
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tenaha Schools is listed in TENAHA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tenaha Schools
Tenaha Schools is a public school in Tenaha, TX, part of Tenaha ISD, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,146 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tenaha Schools
What grades does Tenaha Schools serve?
Tenaha Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Tenaha Schools?
Tenaha Schools has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenaha Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenaha Schools is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tenaha Schools rank in TX?
Tenaha Schools ranks #4,146 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Tenaha Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Tenaha Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Tenaha Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tenaha Schools has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tenaha Schools a charter school?
No, Tenaha Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tenaha Schools a Title I school?
No, Tenaha Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tenaha Schools?
89.8% of students at Tenaha Schools 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (936) 248-5000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 75974)
- 2,744
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75974; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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