Shining Mountain Elementary vs Terminal Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shining Mountain Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
Terminal Park Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
| Measure | Shining Mountain Elementary Spanaway, Washington | Terminal Park Elementary School Auburn, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #836 of 1,154 | #736 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #28575 of 50,301 | #25337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 613 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 53% |
| city | Spanaway | Auburn |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terminal Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 45.1).
- •Terminal Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Terminal Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Shining Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 69.3%).
- •Shining Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.9).
- •Shining Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 610.
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 Shining Mountain Elementary better than Terminal Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Terminal Park Elementary School ranks higher (49.8 vs 45.1 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 Shining Mountain Elementary and Terminal Park Elementary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Auburn in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shining Mountain Elementary: 613. Terminal Park Elementary School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shining Mountain Elementary and Terminal Park Elementary School rank in Washington?
Shining Mountain Elementary is 836th of 1,154 and Terminal Park Elementary School is 736th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).