East Valley Central Middle School vs Terrace Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Valley Central Middle School
Yakima · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
Terrace Heights Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
| Measure | East Valley Central Middle School Yakima, Washington | Terrace Heights Elementary Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 363 | #645 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6523 of 15,369 | #21977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 792 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| city | Yakima | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.2 vs 54.6).
- •Terrace Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •East Valley Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •East Valley Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 66.3%).
- •Terrace Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.9).
- •East Valley Central Middle School is the larger school with 792 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 East Valley Central Middle School better than Terrace Heights Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Valley Central Middle School and Terrace Heights Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Valley Central Middle School: 792. Terrace Heights Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Valley Central Middle School and Terrace Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
East Valley Central Middle School is 173rd of 363 and Terrace Heights Elementary is 645th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).