Highland Terrace Elementary vs Melvin G Syre Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Terrace Elementary
Shoreline · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
Melvin G Syre Elementary
Shoreline · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
| Measure | Highland Terrace Elementary Shoreline, Washington | Melvin G Syre Elementary Shoreline, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #108 of 1,154 | #109 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4109 of 50,301 | #4119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 322 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 74% |
| city | Shoreline | Shoreline |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.6 vs 81.6).
- •Melvin G Syre Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Melvin G Syre Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Melvin G Syre Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 19.9%).
- •Highland Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.8).
- •Melvin G Syre Elementary is the larger school with 444 students compared with 322.
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 Highland Terrace Elementary better than Melvin G Syre 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 Highland Terrace Elementary and Melvin G Syre Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Shoreline and Shoreline in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Terrace Elementary: 322. Melvin G Syre Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Terrace Elementary and Melvin G Syre Elementary rank in Washington?
Highland Terrace Elementary is 108th of 1,154 and Melvin G Syre Elementary is 109th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).