Rainier Prep vs. Mercer International Middle School
Should you attend Rainier Prep or Mercer International Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rainier Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Mercer International Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades 5-8, Rainier Prep 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 is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 862 students in grades 6-8, Mercer International Middle 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 is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
330 students
862 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1045 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#727 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
72
-
Grade 6 Students
86
221
Grade 7 Students
87
273
Grade 8 Students
85
368
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
38%
% Hispanic
27%
19%
% Black
58%
18%
% White
2%
14%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
16%
