Mountlake Terrace Elementary

Summary:

Mountlake Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school serving 395 students in grades K-6 in the Edmonds School District in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. The school has a diverse student population, with 38.73% White, 7.85% African American, 32.41% Hispanic, and 11.9% Asian students.

Despite spending more per student than the state average, Mountlake Terrace Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools and struggles to meet academic proficiency standards. In 2023-2024, only 39.82% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56.14% in the Edmonds district and 52.63% statewide. In math, the school's proficiency rate was 28.76%, compared to 45.35% in the district and 41.68% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic, White, and low-income students, as well as students with special needs.

Compared to nearby schools in the Edmonds School District and the Shoreline School District, such as Hazelwood Elementary, Home Education Exchange, and Cascade K-8 Community School, Mountlake Terrace Elementary lags behind in academic performance. The school's high percentage of low-income students, which is significantly higher than nearby schools, may be a contributing factor to its struggles.


Detail:

Public K-6

 22001 52nd Ave West
       Mountlake Terrace, WA  98043


(425) 431-7894

District: Edmonds School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
880th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,133 Help


Students who attend Mountlake Terrace Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Alderwood Middle School
High:    Mountlake Terrace High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.7%
Hispanic:
32.4%
Asian:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60% Help


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Compare Details Mountlake Terrace Elementary ranks worse than 75.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 20th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (38.7%), Hispanic (32.4%), Asian (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountlake Terrace Elementary is 12.4, which is the 3rd best among 23 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountlake Terrace Elementary is $20,133, which is the 6th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountlake Terrace Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountlake Terrace Elementary 880th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Mountlake Terrace Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Edmonds School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edmonds School District 76th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountlake Terrace Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mountlake Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.69 572nd 1026 44.2%
2005 23.80 842nd 1031 18.3%
2006 22.35 886th 1051 15.7%
2007 20.38 919th 1069 14.0%
2008 20.37 913th 1067 14.4%
2009 27.36 841st 1072 21.5%
2010 25.14 886th 1088 18.6%
2011 32.00 817th 1092 25.2%
2012 39.71 719th 1097 34.5%
2013 41.10 701st 1106 36.6%
2015 28.21 809th 1067 24.2%
2016 25.80 825th 1053 21.7%
2017 23.49 837th 1056 20.7%
2018 29.64 766th 1054 27.3%
2019 38.93 710th 1130 37.2%
2021 33.25 709th 1107 36.0%
2022 34.26 764th 1169 34.6%
2023 41.61 666th 1169 43.0%
2024 25.96 880th 1168 24.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mountlake Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.77 71st 213 66.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mountlake Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.85 426th 637 33.1%
2019 38.11 322nd 566 43.1%
2021 47.87 82nd 158 48.1%
2023 26.29 251st 308 18.5%
2024 39.02 211th 339 37.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountlake Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.16 591st 835 29.2%
2019 50.37 503rd 979 48.6%
2021 28.99 653rd 854 23.5%
2022 30.53 770th 1019 24.4%
2023 48.18 518th 1013 48.9%
2024 22.94 865th 1024 15.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountlake Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.03 641st 1004 36.2%
2019 45.99 614th 1068 42.5%
2021 24.84 768th 1008 23.8%
2022 32.41 759th 1100 31.0%
2023 38.69 660th 1094 39.7%
2024 26.24 834th 1093 23.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountlake Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.17 797th 999 20.2%
2019 35.97 711th 1075 33.9%
2021 39.78 578th 1025 43.6%
2022 33.84 732nd 1113 34.2%
2023 41.99 618th 1099 43.8%
2024 26.01 832nd 1099 24.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mountlake Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.07 146th 201 27.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountlake Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.22 213th 540 60.6%
2019 20.88 608th 697 12.8%
2021 19.03 447th 501 10.8%
2022 22.20 600th 694 13.5%
2023 31.01 464th 633 26.7%
2024 30.54 470th 651 27.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mountlake Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.96 742nd 833 10.9%
2019 34.33 740th 1027 27.9%
2021 40.66 558th 943 40.8%
2022 42.82 593rd 1031 42.5%
2023 39.04 630th 1011 37.7%
2024 32.96 713th 1009 29.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Open Quote Nice community school. My daughter loves going here, we are a mixed family and love the diversity. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mountlake Terrace Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 399 10 29 11 8 n/a n/a 0 457
1989 583 26 41 20 12 n/a n/a 0 682
1990 437 11 34 16 8 n/a n/a 0 506
1991 418 18 27 15 14 n/a n/a 0 492
1992 423 19 40 9 10 n/a n/a 0 501
1993 429 14 37 11 17 n/a n/a 0 508
1994 347 17 40 8 16 n/a n/a 0 428
1995 346 16 56 9 17 n/a n/a 0 444
1996 346 16 56 9 17 n/a n/a 0 444
1997 357 15 47 20 22 n/a n/a 0 461
1998 353 19 50 24 22 n/a n/a 0 468
1999 342 19 53 23 18 n/a n/a 0 455
2000 303 21 44 26 15 n/a n/a 0 409
2001 309 25 47 39 13 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 291 26 39 46 13 n/a n/a 0 415
2003 291 26 39 46 13 n/a n/a 0 415
2004 236 34 44 58 9 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 199 38 44 55 5 n/a n/a 0 341
2006 184 35 44 45 5 n/a n/a 1 314
2007 188 33 48 57 2 n/a n/a 2 330
2008 196 31 42 46 3 n/a n/a 14 332
2009 176 25 40 49 3 n/a n/a 14 307
2010 249 22 47 65 4 n/a n/a 58 445
2011 258 26 42 97 2 5 42 0 472
2012 239 21 34 95 1 4 46 0 440
2013 232 19 32 103 0 4 50 0 440
2014 243 19 29 107 1 8 56 0 463
2015 207 18 30 127 1 10 52 0 445
2016 203 18 33 113 1 12 48 0 428
2017 196 16 38 122 0 9 45 0 426
2018 180 16 38 112 1 10 45 0 402
2019 192 22 47 117 1 9 49 0 437
2020 215 29 49 127 3 6 55 0 484
2021 180 27 43 132 4 4 60 0 450
2022 155 21 42 139 2 2 52 1 414
2023 153 31 47 128 3 6 27 0 395

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountlake Terrace Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 457 20.0 22.8 0
1989 682 30.0 22.7 n/a
1990 506 22.4 22.5 0
1991 492 22.4 21.9 n/a
1992 501 22.4 22.3 n/a
1993 508 22.9 22.2 n/a
1994 428 21.2 20.2 n/a
1995 444 22.2 20.0 n/a
1996 444 22.2 20.0 n/a
1997 461 22.0 21.0 n/a
1998 468 22.6 20.7 n/a
1999 455 22.0 20.7 n/a
2000 409 22.5 18.2 n/a
2001 433 21.0 20.6 n/a
2002 415 23.3 17.8 36.1
2003 415 23.3 17.8 36.1
2004 381 21.0 18.1 42.5
2005 341 20.9 16.3 41.3
2006 314 18.4 17.1 39.9
2007 330 20.6 16.0 47.3
2008 332 18.5 17.9 48.1
2009 307 18.5 16.6 50.5
2010 445 21.2 20.9 49.9
2011 472 23.2 20.3 37.1
2012 440 22.7 19.3 59.1
2013 440 21.8 20.1 53.2
2014 463 n/a n/a 57.2
2015 445 28.0 15.8 44.9
2016 428 26.0 16.4 54.4
2017 426 27.3 15.5 51.9
2018 402 25.3 15.8 47.8
2019 437 26.3 16.5 47.8
2020 484 29.9 16.1 57.4
2021 450 30.8 14.5 51.8
2022 414 29.2 14.1 51
2023 395 31.8 12.4 60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountlake Terrace Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 457 20.0 22.8 0
1989 682 30.0 22.7 n/a
1990 506 22.4 22.5 0
1991 492 22.4 21.9 n/a
1992 501 22.4 22.3 n/a
1993 508 22.9 22.2 n/a
1994 428 21.2 20.2 n/a
1995 444 22.2 20.0 n/a
1996 444 22.2 20.0 n/a
1997 461 22.0 21.0 n/a
1998 468 22.6 20.7 n/a
1999 455 22.0 20.7 n/a
2000 409 22.5 18.2 n/a
2001 433 21.0 20.6 n/a
2002 415 23.3 17.8 36.1
2003 415 23.3 17.8 36.1
2004 381 21.0 18.1 42.5
2005 341 20.9 16.3 41.3
2006 314 18.4 17.1 39.9
2007 330 20.6 16.0 47.3
2008 332 18.5 17.9 48.1
2009 307 18.5 16.6 50.5
2010 445 21.2 20.9 49.9
2011 472 23.2 20.3 37.1
2012 440 22.7 19.3 59.1
2013 440 21.8 20.1 53.2
2014 463 n/a n/a 57.2
2015 445 28.0 15.8 44.9
2016 428 26.0 16.4 54.4
2017 426 27.3 15.5 51.9
2018 402 25.3 15.8 47.8
2019 437 26.3 16.5 47.8
2020 484 29.9 16.1 57.4
2021 450 30.8 14.5 51.8
2022 414 29.2 14.1 51
2023 395 31.8 12.4 60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Mountlake Terrace Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201681.3%0.0%0.0%3.1%84.4%87.5%90.6%89.1%87.5%87.5%
201778.9%0.0%1.9%3.9%1.9%84.6%80.8%90.4%88.5%88.5%80.8%
201872.2%0.0%3.7%9.3%0.0%79.6%83.3%88.9%79.6%83.3%83.3%
201990.7%0.0%0.0%2.3%0.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%95.4%100.0%93.0%
202091.8%1.4%0.0%2.7%1.4%94.5%94.5%95.9%94.5%94.5%95.9%95.9%95.9%94.5%
202191.4%3.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%
202292.9%0.0%1.8%1.8%1.8%96.4%96.4%96.4%94.6%96.4%98.2%98.2%98.2%96.4%
202398.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
202498.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.3%100.0%100.0%98.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201880.0%0.0%1.7%0.0%3.3%98.3%83.3%98.3%96.7%100.0%83.3%
201993.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%93.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%93.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Mountlake Terrace Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.7%0.0%1.2%2.7%96.6%96.8%96.8%96.6%96.8%96.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountlake Terrace Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $936 (5.1%) $17,460 (94.9%) $18,396
2020 $719 (4.8%) $14,332 (95.2%) $15,052
2021 $787 (4.1%) $18,565 (95.9%) $19,352
2022 $1,817 (9.0%) $18,316 (91.0%) $20,133

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountlake Terrace Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 710th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 666th of 1169 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mountlake Terrace Elementary)56.550
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6054.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Mountlake Terrace Elementary)64.540
 24.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Edmonds School District)6254.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mountlake Terrace Elementary)45.139.6
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)60.553.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Mountlake Terrace Elementary)4036.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)55.250
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountlake Terrace Elementary)43.838.3
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6156.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Mountlake Terrace Elementary)40.536.7
 3.9%
   5th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)48.343.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Mountlake Terrace Elementary)38.445
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Edmonds School District)5253.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountlake Terrace Elementary)55.257.8
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.957.7
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Mountlake Terrace Elementary)53.542.2
 11.2%
   6th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)58.851.1
 7.8%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mountlake Terrace Elementary)5046.1
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.157.8
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Mountlake Terrace Elementary)49.638.8
 10.8%
   All Grades Math (Edmonds School District)53.845.5
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Mountlake Terrace Elementary)38.445
 6.6%
   All Grades Science (Edmonds School District)5453.8
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students437395
 9.6%
African American2231
 40.9%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian4747
Hispanic117128
 9.4%
Pacific Islander96
 33.3%
White192153
 20.3%
Two or More Races4927
 44.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.8%60%
 12.2%


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Mountlake Terrace Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Mountlake Terrace Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alderwood Middle School
High : Mountlake Terrace High School

Students at Mountlake Terrace Elementary are 39% White, 32% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Mountlake Terrace Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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