Cascade K-8 Community School vs Mountlake Terrace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade K-8 Community School
Shoreline · Public elementary · Grades K–8
197 students
Mountlake Terrace Elementary
Mountlake Terrace · Public elementary · Grades K–6
426 students
| Measure | Cascade K-8 Community School Shoreline, Washington | Mountlake Terrace Elementary Mountlake Terrace, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 1,154 | #634 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5946 of 50,301 | #21669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 197 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| city | Shoreline | Mountlake Terrace |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascade K-8 Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 55.0).
- •Cascade K-8 Community School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Cascade K-8 Community School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 50%).
- •Cascade K-8 Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 55.4%).
- •Mountlake Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.4).
- •Mountlake Terrace Elementary is the larger school with 426 students compared with 197.
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 Cascade K-8 Community School better than Mountlake Terrace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cascade K-8 Community School ranks higher (78.3 vs 55.0 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 Cascade K-8 Community School and Mountlake Terrace Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade K-8 Community School: 197. Mountlake Terrace Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade K-8 Community School and Mountlake Terrace Elementary rank in Washington?
Cascade K-8 Community School is 169th of 1,154 and Mountlake Terrace Elementary is 634th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).