Tahoma School District
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District
Offices
25720
Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road S.E.
Maple Valley, WA 98038
425-432-4481
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Tahoma schools are known for high
academic achievement and innovative teaching practices. Tahoma is
also known for consistently posting among the highest scores in
standardized tests in King County. The district is a recognized
leader in Washington state in implementing key elements of
educational reform. Many school districts across the country have
implemented curriculum changes based on Tahoma's integrated
curriculum model.
Tahoma School District's approximately 5,700 students live
within a 90 square mile area and are transported by district-owned
buses. All students are eligible to ride buses to and from
schools. The district is bordered by Kent, Enumclaw, Issaquah, and
Renton school districts
The district operates four elementary schools, one middle
school for grade 7 and half of grade 8, a junior high for half of
grade 8 and all of grade 9, and senior high school for grades 10 -
12. The district operates an alternative high school for students
who do not fit in the traditional high school setting.
Seattle
Times Quote: "Even though it has a rich history, Tahoma remains focused on
the future: It's considered a leader in implementing key elements of the state's
education reform, and its schools consistently post some of the highest
standardized test scores in south King County."
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Tahoma
Test Scores
