Adams Elementary School vs Terrace Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary School
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students
Terrace Heights Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary School Yakima, Washington | Terrace Heights Elementary Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1136 of 1,154 | #645 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #45828 of 50,301 | #21977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 643 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 59% |
| city | Yakima | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terrace Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 18.4).
- •Terrace Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 30%).
- •Terrace Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Terrace Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 94.4%).
- •Adams Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.5).
- •Adams Elementary School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 454.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adams Elementary School better than Terrace Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Terrace Heights Elementary ranks higher (54.6 vs 18.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adams Elementary School and Terrace Heights Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary School: 643. Terrace Heights Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary School and Terrace Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
Adams Elementary School is 1136th of 1,154 and Terrace Heights Elementary is 645th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).