Serving 116 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Taholah Elementary & Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taholah Elementary & Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Taholah Elementary & Middle School's student population of 116 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Taholah Elementary & Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taholah Elementary & Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2109 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
70%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taholah Elementary & Middle School's ranking?
Taholah Elementary & Middle School is ranked #2109 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Taholah Elementary & Middle School?
116 students attend Taholah Elementary & Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Taholah Elementary & Middle School students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taholah Elementary & Middle School?
Taholah Elementary & Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Taholah Elementary & Middle School offer ?
Taholah Elementary & Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taholah Elementary & Middle School part of?
Taholah Elementary & Middle School is part of Taholah School District.
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