Park Orchard Elementary School vs Terrace Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 105 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Orchard Elementary School
Moses Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
Terrace Heights Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
| Measure | Park Orchard Elementary School Moses Lake, Washington | Terrace Heights Elementary Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #882 of 1,154 | #645 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #30773 of 50,301 | #21977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| city | Moses Lake | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terrace Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 41.8).
- •Terrace Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Terrace Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Park Orchard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 66.3%).
- •Terrace Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.9).
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 Park Orchard Elementary School better than Terrace Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Terrace Heights Elementary ranks higher (54.6 vs 41.8 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 Park Orchard Elementary School and Terrace Heights Elementary?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Moses Lake and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Orchard Elementary School: 454. Terrace Heights Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Orchard Elementary School and Terrace Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
Park Orchard Elementary School is 882nd of 1,154 and Terrace Heights Elementary is 645th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).