- Melvin G Syre Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Highland Terrace Elementary (426:1 vs. 383:1).
- Melvin G Syre Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Highland Terrace Elementary (27 vs. 17).
- Melvin G Syre Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland Terrace Elementary (70 vs. 67).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Melvin G Syre Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland Terrace Elementary (70 vs. 67).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Melvin G Syre Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Highland Terrace Elementary (27 vs. 17).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Highland Terrace Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Melvin G Syre Elementary (1 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Melvin G Syre Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Highland Terrace Elementary (426:1 vs. 383:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Highland Terrace Elementary
$17,315.56
Melvin G Syre Elementary
$17,315.56
Local revenue share
Highland Terrace Elementary
36%
Melvin G Syre Elementary
36%
State revenue share
Highland Terrace Elementary
60.1%
Melvin G Syre Elementary
60.1%
Federal revenue share
Highland Terrace Elementary
4%
Melvin G Syre Elementary
4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highland Terrace Elementary
26.9%
Melvin G Syre Elementary
26.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
King County
$122,148
King County
$122,148
Poverty rate
King County
8.4%
King County
8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
King County
55.9%
King County
55.9%
Unemployment rate
King County
4.1%
King County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.