Rainier Valley Leadership Academy vs. Orca K-8 School
Should you attend Rainier Valley Leadership Academy or Orca K-8 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 Valley Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Orca K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 145 students in grades 6-12, Rainier Valley Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orca K-8 School ranks in the bottom 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 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-12
K-8
Total Students
145 students
398 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2051 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1057 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
52
Grade 1 Students
-
49
Grade 2 Students
-
39
Grade 3 Students
-
51
Grade 4 Students
-
42
Grade 5 Students
-
54
Grade 6 Students
24
36
Grade 7 Students
23
36
Grade 8 Students
24
39
Grade 9 Students
20
-
Grade 10 Students
20
-
Grade 11 Students
23
-
Grade 12 Students
11
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
13%
% Black
64%
32%
% White
4%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
