Serving 422 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 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 24, 2026
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
9%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
36%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Cedar Way Elementary School, Terrace Park 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?
422 students attend Mountlake Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Mountlake Terrace Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountlake Terrace Elementary School?
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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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