Summary:
The Rainier School District in Washington state has only one middle school, Rainier Middle School, which serves 225 students in grades 6-8. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, its academic performance on standardized tests generally lags behind the district and state averages. Additionally, the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a high free/reduced lunch rate of 48%.
Despite spending more per student ($14,489) than the state average, Rainier Middle School has struggled to consistently meet academic standards. The school's proficiency rates on the SBAC English Language Arts, Math, and WCAS Science assessments are lower than the Rainier School District and Washington state averages. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and strategies to better support its students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Additionally, Rainier Middle School has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 18.4, which could impact the level of individual attention and support available to students. Overall, the data indicates that the school is facing challenges in terms of academic performance and consistency, and further investigation into the school's specific strategies and resource allocation could provide valuable insights to help improve student outcomes.
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