Serving 11 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mt. Rainier Parent Partnership ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Mt. Rainier Parent Partnership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Mt. Rainier Parent Partnership?
11 students attend Mt. Rainier Parent Partnership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mt. Rainier Parent Partnership students are White, and 27% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mt. Rainier Parent Partnership offer ?
Mt. Rainier Parent Partnership offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Rainier Parent Partnership part of?
Mt. Rainier Parent Partnership is part of Eatonville School District.
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