Excellent
#456 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 20% in state
Highland Terrace Elementary
Elementary School · Shoreline School District · Shoreline, WA
A Shoreline School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 N. 160th Street, Shoreline, WA 98133
- Math 73% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Terrace Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Terrace Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,754/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shoreline), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,371
Median home value
$719,100
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
51%
Homeownership
49.2%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing ChildrenPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| St Luke SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Parkwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Meridian Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 512 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shoreline School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #8 of 17
- District spending per student
- $17,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Terrace Elementary is listed in Shoreline School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Terrace Elementary
Highland Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school in Shoreline, WA, part of Shoreline School District, serving approximately 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #456 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Terrace Elementary
What grades does Highland Terrace Elementary serve?
Highland Terrace Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Highland Terrace Elementary?
Highland Terrace Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Terrace Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Terrace Elementary rank in WA?
Highland Terrace Elementary ranks #456 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Highland Terrace Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Terrace Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Highland Terrace Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Terrace Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Highland Terrace Elementary a charter school?
No, Highland Terrace Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Terrace Elementary a Title I school?
No, Highland Terrace Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Terrace Elementary?
18.5% of students at Highland Terrace Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (206) 393-4341
- Area population (ZIP 98133)
- 52,620
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98133; 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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