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Terrace Heights Elementary

Summary:

Terrace Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Yakima, Washington, serving 473 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the East Valley School District, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Terrace Heights Elementary stands out for its high percentage of Hispanic students (50.74%) compared to the state average (22.7%) and nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC/WCAS test scores, is generally lower than state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (44.63%) and Math (42.08%) were below the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students performing in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools.

Terrace Heights Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 374 out of 1,056 Washington elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 699 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024. While the school's performance is generally lower than the nearby East Valley Elementary, it outperforms many Yakima School District schools, such as Hoover Elementary and Garfield Elementary, which have significantly lower proficiency rates. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (72.73%) at Terrace Heights Elementary suggests that the school may face additional challenges in supporting its student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 101 N 41st St
       Yakima, WA  98901

(509) 573-7800

District: East Valley School District (Yakima)

SchoolDigger Rank:
699th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,519 Help


Students who attend Terrace Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    East Valley Central Middle School
High:    East Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.7%
White:
43.1%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Compare Details Terrace Heights Elementary ranks worse than 59.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the East Valley School District (Yakima). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Terrace Heights Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the East Valley School District (Yakima). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.7%), White (43.1%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the East Valley School District (Yakima). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Terrace Heights Elementary is 15.3. 1 elementary schools in the East Valley School District (Yakima) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Terrace Heights Elementary is $15,519, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the East Valley School District (Yakima)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Terrace Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Terrace Heights Elementary 699th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Terrace Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East Valley School District (Yakima):

SchoolDigger ranks East Valley School District (Yakima) 105th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Terrace Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Terrace Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 45.85 614th 1088 43.6%
2011 42.97 647th 1092 40.8%
2012 42.12 687th 1097 37.4%
2013 49.19 612th 1106 44.7%
2015 38.47 681st 1067 36.2%
2016 48.07 561st 1053 46.7%
2017 65.33 374th 1056 64.6%
2018 56.64 455th 1054 56.8%
2019 55.02 511th 1130 54.8%
2021 40.49 619th 1107 44.1%
2022 47.17 597th 1169 48.9%
2023 37.14 727th 1169 37.8%
2024 38.57 699th 1168 40.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Terrace Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.30 412th 637 35.3%
2019 24.14 467th 566 17.5%
2022 22.41 413th 478 13.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Terrace Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.07 195th 835 76.6%
2019 59.02 379th 979 61.3%
2021 56.87 294th 854 65.6%
2022 58.25 362nd 1019 64.5%
2023 43.41 584th 1013 42.3%
2024 45.61 571st 1024 44.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Terrace Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.87 451st 1004 55.1%
2019 55.36 498th 1068 53.4%
2021 31.94 668th 1008 33.7%
2022 37.66 678th 1100 38.4%
2023 38.40 664th 1094 39.3%
2024 35.44 704th 1093 35.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Terrace Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.47 438th 999 56.2%
2019 55.04 484th 1075 55.0%
2021 45.43 525th 1025 48.8%
2022 55.85 451st 1113 59.5%
2023 34.32 723rd 1099 34.2%
2024 40.36 650th 1099 40.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Terrace Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.19 194th 697 72.2%
2021 62.17 116th 501 76.8%
2022 56.04 245th 694 64.7%
2023 34.79 433rd 633 31.6%
2024 33.81 454th 651 30.3%
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Rank History for White students at Terrace Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.76 374th 833 55.1%
2019 57.12 447th 1027 56.5%
2021 35.82 619th 943 34.4%
2022 54.76 453rd 1031 56.1%
2023 49.78 495th 1011 51.0%
2024 52.43 476th 1009 52.8%
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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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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Terrace Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 418 1 5 32 5 n/a n/a 0 461
1989 428 3 6 31 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1990 427 3 3 27 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1991 461 3 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1992 522 1 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1993 543 5 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1994 523 2 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1995 514 2 1 36 3 n/a n/a 0 556
1996 514 2 1 36 3 n/a n/a 0 556
1997 303 3 3 37 2 n/a n/a 0 348
1998 307 8 5 48 3 n/a n/a 0 371
1999 288 10 5 52 3 n/a n/a 0 358
2000 292 3 3 53 11 n/a n/a 0 362
2001 314 5 3 71 9 n/a n/a 0 402
2002 263 6 3 74 14 n/a n/a 0 360
2003 263 6 3 74 14 n/a n/a 0 360
2004 278 8 6 82 15 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 269 9 9 83 11 n/a n/a 3 384
2006 268 4 6 67 12 n/a n/a 17 374
2007 272 5 4 73 10 n/a n/a 27 391
2008 256 2 6 64 13 n/a n/a 31 372
2009 246 3 5 62 12 n/a n/a 35 363
2010 298 3 13 95 14 n/a n/a 39 462
2011 318 3 10 130 5 1 0 0 467
2012 313 4 10 150 1 1 3 0 482
2013 297 4 9 150 3 1 5 0 469
2014 315 5 8 155 2 0 10 0 495
2015 318 4 10 158 2 0 19 0 511
2016 300 6 11 202 2 0 20 0 541
2017 284 7 8 214 0 0 21 0 534
2018 262 5 6 212 1 0 22 0 508
2019 235 4 6 235 4 0 20 0 504
2020 231 4 5 228 4 0 24 0 496
2021 201 1 3 207 6 0 20 0 438
2022 210 3 3 234 10 0 21 0 481
2023 204 3 3 240 7 0 16 0 473

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 Terrace Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 19.0 24.2 0
1989 468 20.0 23.4 n/a
1990 460 21.5 21.3 0
1991 486 22.2 21.8 n/a
1992 539 24.3 22.1 n/a
1993 572 25.2 22.7 n/a
1994 557 26.2 21.3 n/a
1995 556 26.0 21.4 n/a
1996 556 26.0 21.4 n/a
1997 348 15.4 22.6 n/a
1998 371 15.7 23.6 n/a
1999 358 15.6 22.9 n/a
2000 362 16.6 21.8 n/a
2001 402 18.0 22.3 n/a
2002 360 17.7 20.3 40
2003 360 17.7 20.3 40
2004 389 19.0 20.5 40.6
2005 384 19.4 19.8 45.9
2006 374 22.1 16.9 43.1
2007 391 22.0 17.8 41.8
2008 372 22.7 16.4 39.3
2009 363 23.2 15.6 43.6
2010 462 24.0 19.2 51.5
2011 467 23.0 20.2 26.6
2012 482 25.5 18.8 53.5
2013 469 24.3 19.3 54.8
2014 495 n/a n/a 52.3
2015 511 32.0 15.9 56.8
2016 541 30.0 18.0 57.1
2017 534 30.1 17.7 57.3
2018 508 30.9 16.3 59.4
2019 504 30.1 16.7 59.7
2020 496 30.0 16.5 60.5
2021 438 28.0 15.6 56.6
2022 481 33.4 14.3 60.7
2023 473 30.8 15.3 72.7

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 Terrace Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 19.0 24.2 0
1989 468 20.0 23.4 n/a
1990 460 21.5 21.3 0
1991 486 22.2 21.8 n/a
1992 539 24.3 22.1 n/a
1993 572 25.2 22.7 n/a
1994 557 26.2 21.3 n/a
1995 556 26.0 21.4 n/a
1996 556 26.0 21.4 n/a
1997 348 15.4 22.6 n/a
1998 371 15.7 23.6 n/a
1999 358 15.6 22.9 n/a
2000 362 16.6 21.8 n/a
2001 402 18.0 22.3 n/a
2002 360 17.7 20.3 40
2003 360 17.7 20.3 40
2004 389 19.0 20.5 40.6
2005 384 19.4 19.8 45.9
2006 374 22.1 16.9 43.1
2007 391 22.0 17.8 41.8
2008 372 22.7 16.4 39.3
2009 363 23.2 15.6 43.6
2010 462 24.0 19.2 51.5
2011 467 23.0 20.2 26.6
2012 482 25.5 18.8 53.5
2013 469 24.3 19.3 54.8
2014 495 n/a n/a 52.3
2015 511 32.0 15.9 56.8
2016 541 30.0 18.0 57.1
2017 534 30.1 17.7 57.3
2018 508 30.9 16.3 59.4
2019 504 30.1 16.7 59.7
2020 496 30.0 16.5 60.5
2021 438 28.0 15.6 56.6
2022 481 33.4 14.3 60.7
2023 473 30.8 15.3 72.7

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201697.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%97.8%97.8%98.9%
201796.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.4%97.8%97.8%96.6%97.8%97.8%97.8%
201896.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201995.7%0.0%1.5%1.5%1.5%98.6%98.6%97.1%97.1%98.6%98.6%
2020100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2021100.0%0.0%1.5%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202295.3%0.9%0.0%2.8%0.9%96.3%96.3%99.1%97.2%96.3%97.2%97.2%97.2%96.3%
202397.4%1.3%0.0%0.0%1.3%97.4%97.4%98.7%97.4%97.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%97.4%
2024100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Terrace Heights Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201998.0%0.0%0.4%1.4%99.2%99.2%98.6%99.0%98.8%99.2%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $430 (3.4%) $12,206 (96.6%) $12,635
2020 $509 (4.6%) $10,500 (95.4%) $11,009
2021 $842 (5.6%) $14,242 (94.4%) $15,084
2022 $1,515 (9.8%) $14,004 (90.2%) $15,519

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Terrace Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 511th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 727th of 1169 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Terrace Heights Elementary)46.437.8
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Valley School District (Yakima))50.447.1
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Terrace Heights Elementary)62.440
 22.4%
   3rd Grade Math (East Valley School District (Yakima))64.647.3
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Terrace Heights Elementary)58.151.5
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Valley School District (Yakima))62.652.2
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Terrace Heights Elementary)63.458.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (East Valley School District (Yakima))59.655.2
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Terrace Heights Elementary)64.437.4
 27.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Valley School District (Yakima))64.543.8
 20.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Terrace Heights Elementary)51.132.1
 19%
   5th Grade Math (East Valley School District (Yakima))58.841.5
 17.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Terrace Heights Elementary)56.236.9
 19.3%
   5th Grade Science (East Valley School District (Yakima))55.540.9
 14.7%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Terrace Heights Elementary)56.641.5
 15.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (East Valley School District (Yakima))60.648.7
 12%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Terrace Heights Elementary)5942.6
 16.4%
   All Grades Math (East Valley School District (Yakima))54.439.3
 15.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Terrace Heights Elementary)56.236.9
 19.3%
   All Grades Science (East Valley School District (Yakima))42.443
 0.6%
   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 Students504473
 6.2%
African American43
 25%
American Indian47
 75%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic235240
 2.1%
Pacific Islander00
White235204
 13.2%
Two or More Races2016
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.7%72.7%
 13%

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Students at Terrace Heights Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 43% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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

Middle : East Valley Central Middle School
High : East Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Terrace Heights Elementary.

Terrace Heights Elementary ranks 699th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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