Serving 225 students in grades 6-8, Rainier Middle School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rainier Middle School's student population of 225 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rainier Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rainier Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1549 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
84%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rainier Middle School's ranking?
Rainier Middle School is ranked #1549 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Rainier Middle School?
225 students attend Rainier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Rainier Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rainier Middle School?
Rainier Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rainier Middle School offer ?
Rainier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rainier Middle School part of?
Rainier Middle School is part of Rainier School District.
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