Highland Terrace Elementary

Summary:

Highland Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school in Shoreline, Washington, serving around 350 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Shoreline School District, Highland Terrace consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic metrics, making it a standout school in the region.

Highland Terrace's academic performance is exceptional, with 76.15% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75.57% in Math, compared to 70.79% and 60.66% for the Shoreline School District, respectively. The school also excels in Science, with 77.78% of students proficient or better, outpacing the district and state. Notably, Highland Terrace's performance is strong across diverse student subgroups, including female students, white students, multi-racial students, and students with special education needs, ranking among the top elementary schools in Washington.

Highland Terrace's student population is more racially diverse than some nearby schools, such as Melvin G Syre Elementary and Echo Lake Elementary, which have a higher percentage of white students. Additionally, Highland Terrace serves a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to schools like Broadview-Thomson K-8 School. This diversity and equitable outcomes contribute to Highland Terrace's exceptional and consistent academic performance, making it a standout choice for families in the Shoreline area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 100 N. 160th Street
       Shoreline, WA  98133-5698


(206) 393-4341

District: Shoreline School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,288 Help


Students who attend Highland Terrace Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Albert Einstein Middle School
High:    Shorewood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.0%
Two or more races:
16.3%
Asian:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.7% Help


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Compare Details Highland Terrace Elementary ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Shoreline School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60%), two or more races (16.3%), Asian (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Terrace Elementary is 16, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Shoreline School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Terrace Elementary is $21,288, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Shoreline School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Terrace Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Terrace Elementary 95th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Highland Terrace Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Shoreline School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shoreline School District 13th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Terrace Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highland Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.24 105th 1026 89.8%
2005 93.52 24th 1031 97.7%
2006 88.97 68th 1051 93.5%
2007 89.74 68th 1069 93.6%
2008 83.32 114th 1067 89.3%
2009 81.84 134th 1072 87.5%
2010 87.11 94th 1088 91.4%
2011 89.59 68th 1092 93.8%
2012 86.89 85th 1097 92.3%
2013 89.22 60th 1106 94.6%
2015 87.46 111th 1067 89.6%
2016 88.37 103rd 1053 90.2%
2017 83.82 146th 1056 86.2%
2018 78.18 214th 1054 79.7%
2019 81.67 191st 1130 83.1%
2021 90.06 111th 1107 90.0%
2022 75.57 270th 1169 76.9%
2023 89.05 120th 1169 89.7%
2024 90.86 95th 1168 91.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Highland Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.99 83rd 212 60.8%
2019 70.26 70th 303 76.9%
2022 72.02 68th 252 73.0%
2023 74.03 42nd 194 78.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.98 172nd 637 73.0%
2019 75.03 88th 566 84.5%
2022 66.09 101st 478 78.9%
2023 77.33 40th 308 87.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.82 411th 835 50.8%
2019 38.23 652nd 979 33.4%
2023 78.57 139th 1013 86.3%
2024 87.12 52nd 1024 94.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.04 201st 1004 80.0%
2019 82.21 159th 1068 85.1%
2021 85.49 127th 1008 87.4%
2022 64.82 354th 1100 67.8%
2023 89.49 98th 1094 91.0%
2024 93.38 59th 1093 94.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.19 245th 999 75.5%
2019 78.71 207th 1075 80.7%
2021 87.98 122nd 1025 88.1%
2022 81.62 191st 1113 82.8%
2023 79.11 203rd 1099 81.5%
2024 82.03 186th 1099 83.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Highland Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.62 121st 169 28.4%
2019 40.50 127th 201 36.8%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.41 278th 833 66.6%
2019 75.37 238th 1027 76.8%
2021 88.84 76th 943 91.9%
2022 73.54 261st 1031 74.7%
2023 90.86 64th 1011 93.7%
2024 88.60 73rd 1009 92.8%
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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 Highland Terrace Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 344 4 33 7 3 n/a n/a 0 391
1989 348 10 38 7 5 n/a n/a 0 408
1990 429 3 50 6 2 n/a n/a 0 490
1991 438 14 80 12 4 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 417 13 48 8 3 n/a n/a 0 489
1993 433 7 56 13 4 n/a n/a 0 513
1994 402 17 71 11 2 n/a n/a 0 503
1995 372 25 72 9 4 n/a n/a 0 482
1996 372 25 72 9 4 n/a n/a 0 482
1997 411 18 77 8 6 n/a n/a 0 520
1998 395 19 71 9 11 n/a n/a 0 505
1999 387 14 66 12 7 n/a n/a 0 486
2000 358 16 65 12 6 n/a n/a 0 457
2001 331 19 59 19 7 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 312 25 52 17 4 n/a n/a 0 410
2003 312 25 52 17 4 n/a n/a 0 410
2004 283 31 39 20 5 n/a n/a 0 378
2005 260 28 40 24 8 n/a n/a 0 360
2006 238 20 38 22 6 n/a n/a 8 332
2007 238 30 37 21 7 n/a n/a 11 344
2008 283 23 56 28 5 n/a n/a 19 414
2009 279 18 58 24 6 n/a n/a 22 407
2010 283 21 65 20 5 n/a n/a 32 426
2011 254 15 39 26 2 0 54 0 390
2012 255 21 44 29 4 0 51 0 404
2013 276 16 42 35 4 0 57 0 430
2014 292 18 49 38 5 0 58 0 460
2015 311 22 57 40 5 1 64 0 500
2016 319 21 57 40 3 1 66 0 507
2017 316 23 48 39 2 4 64 0 496
2018 321 17 51 40 2 4 62 0 497
2019 312 16 49 39 0 4 64 0 484
2020 290 16 51 39 0 4 66 0 466
2021 237 7 34 34 3 2 59 0 376
2022 230 10 39 36 0 0 66 0 381
2023 210 9 40 32 1 0 57 1 350

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 Highland Terrace Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 13.0 30.0 0
1989 408 14.0 29.1 n/a
1990 490 18.3 26.7 0
1991 548 20.9 26.2 n/a
1992 489 25.3 19.3 n/a
1993 513 25.1 20.4 n/a
1994 503 24.1 20.9 n/a
1995 482 20.5 23.5 n/a
1996 482 20.5 23.5 n/a
1997 520 22.5 23.1 n/a
1998 505 22.4 22.5 n/a
1999 486 23.0 21.1 n/a
2000 457 23.5 19.4 n/a
2001 435 22.6 19.2 n/a
2002 410 22.0 18.6 12
2003 410 22.0 18.6 12
2004 378 20.0 18.9 15.1
2005 360 20.3 17.7 12.2
2006 332 19.6 16.9 14.5
2007 344 18.0 19.1 16.8
2008 414 23.2 17.8 13.4
2009 407 23.2 17.5 14.5
2010 426 22.8 18.6 26.1
2011 390 20.3 19.2 15.4
2012 404 20.6 19.6 14.6
2013 430 22.4 19.1 14.9
2014 460 n/a n/a 14.3
2015 500 30.0 16.6 14.8
2016 507 27.0 18.7 13.4
2017 496 27.4 18.0 15.1
2018 497 27.2 18.2 12.9
2019 484 26.2 18.4 13
2020 466 27.1 17.1 12.9
2021 376 24.7 15.2 11.2
2022 381 24.3 15.6 13.1
2023 350 21.8 16.0 17.7

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 Highland Terrace Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 13.0 30.0 0
1989 408 14.0 29.1 n/a
1990 490 18.3 26.7 0
1991 548 20.9 26.2 n/a
1992 489 25.3 19.3 n/a
1993 513 25.1 20.4 n/a
1994 503 24.1 20.9 n/a
1995 482 20.5 23.5 n/a
1996 482 20.5 23.5 n/a
1997 520 22.5 23.1 n/a
1998 505 22.4 22.5 n/a
1999 486 23.0 21.1 n/a
2000 457 23.5 19.4 n/a
2001 435 22.6 19.2 n/a
2002 410 22.0 18.6 12
2003 410 22.0 18.6 12
2004 378 20.0 18.9 15.1
2005 360 20.3 17.7 12.2
2006 332 19.6 16.9 14.5
2007 344 18.0 19.1 16.8
2008 414 23.2 17.8 13.4
2009 407 23.2 17.5 14.5
2010 426 22.8 18.6 26.1
2011 390 20.3 19.2 15.4
2012 404 20.6 19.6 14.6
2013 430 22.4 19.1 14.9
2014 460 n/a n/a 14.3
2015 500 30.0 16.6 14.8
2016 507 27.0 18.7 13.4
2017 496 27.4 18.0 15.1
2018 497 27.2 18.2 12.9
2019 484 26.2 18.4 13
2020 466 27.1 17.1 12.9
2021 376 24.7 15.2 11.2
2022 381 24.3 15.6 13.1
2023 350 21.8 16.0 17.7

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
201694.3%0.0%1.4%0.0%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%95.7%97.1%
201793.0%0.0%1.4%0.0%4.2%94.4%94.4%95.8%95.8%94.4%94.4%
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201996.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.9%98.0%98.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%
202095.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.6%97.7%97.7%95.5%97.7%97.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.7%
202195.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.5%97.1%97.1%98.6%97.1%97.1%98.6%98.6%98.6%97.1%
202299.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
202391.5%0.0%6.8%1.7%0.0%96.6%94.9%96.6%94.9%94.9%96.6%96.6%96.6%94.9%
202496.8%0.0%0.0%3.2%0.0%98.4%100.0%100.0%98.4%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
201884.8%0.0%0.0%2.2%13.0%100.0%97.8%91.3%100.0%97.8%97.8%
201994.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.8%95.7%100.0%97.1%98.6%97.1%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.0%0.0%0.2%5.4%96.1%97.7%95.9%97.1%97.5%97.7%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $146 (0.9%) $16,850 (99.1%) $16,996
2020 $299 (2.2%) $13,327 (97.8%) $13,626
2021 $613 (3.0%) $19,881 (97.0%) $20,494
2022 $963 (4.5%) $20,325 (95.5%) $21,288

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Terrace Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 191st of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 120th of 1169 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland Terrace Elementary)7972.9
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)74.569.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Highland Terrace Elementary)76.377.1
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Shoreline School District)73.368.9
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Terrace Elementary)76.669.6
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)75.564.9
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Highland Terrace Elementary)77.963
 14.9%
   4th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)73.465.8
 7.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Terrace Elementary)74.780.7
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)73.874.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Highland Terrace Elementary)59.570.5
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)62.963.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Highland Terrace Elementary)7677.1
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Shoreline School District)70.472.4
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Highland Terrace Elementary)73.475
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)76.870.8
 6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Highland Terrace Elementary)68.170.3
 2.2%
   All Grades Math (Shoreline School District)66.759.7
 7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Highland Terrace Elementary)7677.1
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Shoreline School District)66.967.8
 0.9%
   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 Students484350
 27.7%
African American169
 43.8%
American Indian01
Asian4940
 18.4%
Hispanic3932
 17.9%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White312210
 32.7%
Two or More Races6457
 10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13%17.7%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Terrace Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Highland Terrace Elementary.

Yes. Highland Terrace Elementary ranks in the top 8.1% of Washington elementary schools.

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

Middle : Albert Einstein Middle School
High : Shorewood High School

Students at Highland Terrace Elementary are 60% White, 16% Two or more races, 11% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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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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