Three Shoreline schools recognized by Washington School Recognition Program for the 2024-25 school year

Three Shoreline schools, Cascade K-8 Community School, Highland Terrace Elementary, and Meridian Park Elementary, have been recognized by the Washington School Recognition Program for the 2024-25 school year. This year, only 16% of schools statewide earned this distinction, making these results all the more remarkable.

Cascade K-8 Community School was recognized for both Growth and Achievement, a rare combination reflecting students who are not only among the highest-performing in Washington in English Language Arts and Math, but who also made some of the state’s largest year-over-year gains across ELA, Math, and Attendance. That growth was seen across the entire school population, including students from low-income families and those receiving special education services.

Highland Terrace Elementary was recognized for Growth, with standout results among its Hispanic and Latino students, who ranked in the top 10% of schools statewide for growth in ELA proficiency and attendance, and its students from low-income households, who ranked in the top 10% statewide for growth in ELA proficiency, math proficiency, and math student growth percentiles.

Meridian Park Elementary was recognized for Achievement, with students ranking in the top 20% of schools statewide on the 2025 Washington School Improvement Framework (WSIF) for ELA proficiency, math proficiency, and attendance rates.

These results don’t happen by chance. They reflect the daily dedication of teachers and staff who build strong relationships with students, invest extra effort where it’s needed, and refuse to give up on any learner.

Congratulations to the students, staff, and families at Cascade K-8, Highland Terrace, and Meridian Park on this well-deserved recognition!

Learn more about the recognition program: here

--Shoreline Schools