Excellent
#133 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 6% in state
Terrace Park Elementary
Elementary School · Edmonds School District · Mtlk Terrace, WA
An Edmonds School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
5409 228TH ST SW, Mtlk Terrace, WA 98043
- Math 55% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Terrace Park Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 56% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Terrace Park Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Average443/100K
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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
$101,408
Median home value
$605,800
Median rent
$1,966/mo
College educated
41.8%
Homeownership
56.1%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 0.0 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Mountlake Terrace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Brighton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Cedar Way ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 545 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Edmonds School District
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #3 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Terrace Park Elementary is listed in Edmonds School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Terrace Park Elementary
Terrace Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Mtlk Terrace, WA, part of Edmonds School District, serving approximately 308 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Terrace Park Elementary
What grades does Terrace Park Elementary serve?
Terrace Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Terrace Park Elementary?
Terrace Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrace Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrace Park Elementary is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Terrace Park Elementary rank in WA?
Terrace Park Elementary ranks #133 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Terrace Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Terrace Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Terrace Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Terrace Park Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Terrace Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Terrace Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Terrace Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Terrace Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Terrace Park Elementary?
36.0% of students at Terrace Park 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (425) 431-7482
- Area population (ZIP 98043)
- 21,417
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 98043; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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