Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Terminal Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Terminal Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#966 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
39%
26%
Black
9%
5%
White
24%
48%
Hawaiian
10%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terminal Park Elementary School's ranking?
Terminal Park Elementary School is ranked #966 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Terminal Park Elementary School?
549 students attend Terminal Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Terminal Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terminal Park Elementary School?
Terminal Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Terminal Park Elementary School offer ?
Terminal Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Terminal Park Elementary School part of?
Terminal Park Elementary School is part of Auburn School District.
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