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 333 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 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 751 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 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
333 students
751 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
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
87
-
Grade 6 Students
82
259
Grade 7 Students
83
216
Grade 8 Students
81
276
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
39%
% Hispanic
27%
21%
% Black
54%
17%
% White
5%
12%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
16%
