Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mountlake Terrace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountlake Terrace Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Mountlake Terrace, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most homes are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 1.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Motto
For there is always light. If only we are brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it.
School Rankings
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountlake Terrace Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1386 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountlake Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School is ranked #1386 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mountlake Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
Mountlake Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terrace Park Elementary School, Cedar Way Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mountlake Terrace Elementary School?
426 students attend Mountlake Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mountlake Terrace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountlake Terrace Elementary School?
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountlake Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountlake Terrace Elementary School part of?
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School is part of Edmonds School District.
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