Mountlake Terrace Elementary vs Mountlake Terrace High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountlake Terrace Elementary
Mountlake Terrace · Public elementary · Grades K–6
426 students
Mountlake Terrace High School
Mtlk Terrace · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,456 students
| Measure | Mountlake Terrace Elementary Mountlake Terrace, Washington | Mountlake Terrace High School Mtlk Terrace, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #634 of 1,154 | #87 of 333 |
| National rank | #21669 of 50,301 | #4626 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 426 | 1,456 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 1,456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| city | Mountlake Terrace | Mtlk Terrace |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountlake Terrace High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 55.0).
- •Mountlake Terrace High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Mountlake Terrace High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 50%).
- •Mountlake Terrace High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 55.4%).
- •Mountlake Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 23.5).
- •Mountlake Terrace High School is the larger school with 1,456 students compared with 426.
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 Mountlake Terrace Elementary better than Mountlake Terrace High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountlake Terrace High School ranks higher (64.6 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 Mountlake Terrace Elementary and Mountlake Terrace High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mountlake Terrace and Mtlk Terrace in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountlake Terrace Elementary: 426. Mountlake Terrace High School: 1,456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountlake Terrace Elementary and Mountlake Terrace High School rank in Washington?
Mountlake Terrace Elementary is 634th of 1,154 and Mountlake Terrace High School is 87th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).