Highland Terrace Elementary vs Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 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
Parkwood Elementary
Shoreline · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
| Measure | Highland Terrace Elementary Shoreline, Washington | Parkwood Elementary Shoreline, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #108 of 1,154 | #225 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4109 of 50,301 | #7918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 322 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| city | Shoreline | Shoreline |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Terrace Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 75.1).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Highland Terrace Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Highland Terrace Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 43.3%).
- •Highland Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.0).
- •Parkwood Elementary is the larger school with 390 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 Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Terrace Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 75.1 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 Highland Terrace Elementary and Parkwood Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Shoreline and Shoreline in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Terrace Elementary: 322. Parkwood Elementary: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Terrace Elementary and Parkwood Elementary rank in Washington?
Highland Terrace Elementary is 108th of 1,154 and Parkwood Elementary is 225th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).