Rainier Middle School

Summary:

Rainier Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Rainier School District in Rainier, Washington, with a student population of 225 that is predominantly White (84%).

While Rainier Middle School has a strong performance among its military-connected students, ranking 9 out of 46 Washington middle schools in 2023-2024, the school faces several challenges. Its test scores, particularly in Math and Science, are lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in SBAC Math (39.33%) and WCAS Science (44.74%) below the state averages of 41.68% and 49.73%, respectively. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1 to 3 stars and ranking between 217 and 384 out of Washington middle schools, indicating relatively lower performance compared to other middle schools in the state.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Washington Middle School in the Olympia School District and Aspire Middle School in the North Thurston Public Schools district, Rainier Middle School generally underperforms in terms of test scores, rankings, and ratings. However, the school's strong performance among its Hispanic students and the potential for improvement with the right interventions and support suggest that Rainier Middle School has opportunities to enhance its overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 202 2nd St. W
       Rainier, WA  98576-0098


(360) 446-2206

District: Rainier School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
267th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,489 Help


Students who attend Rainier Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rainier Senior High School

Feeder schools for Rainier Middle School:

Elementary:    Rainier Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rainier Middle School ranks better than 50.1% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rainier Middle School is 18.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rainier Middle School is $14,489.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rainier Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rainier Middle School 267th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Rainier Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rainier School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rainier School District 69th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rainier Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Rainier Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.47 205th 421 51.3%
2005 48.46 243rd 425 42.8%
2006 48.67 227th 449 49.4%
2007 31.04 342nd 463 26.1%
2008 27.55 361st 466 22.5%
2009 33.85 341st 476 28.4%
2010 40.60 304th 483 37.1%
2011 20.77 415th 492 15.7%
2012 39.39 323rd 497 35.0%
2013 30.46 373rd 498 25.1%
2015 45.63 231st 445 48.1%
2016 46.91 234th 443 47.2%
2017 51.17 223rd 435 48.7%
2018 49.34 217th 437 50.3%
2019 38.01 323rd 512 36.9%
2021 34.85 342nd 529 35.3%
2022 29.55 384th 541 29.0%
2023 45.73 268th 539 50.3%
2024 46.61 267th 535 50.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rainier Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.91 218th 268 18.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rainier Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.06 73rd 349 79.1%
2019 52.20 200th 448 55.4%
2021 49.77 202nd 458 55.9%
2022 40.34 279th 475 41.3%
2023 60.04 155th 463 66.5%
2024 61.72 145th 455 68.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Rainier Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.54 217th 376 42.3%
2019 36.57 295th 452 34.7%
2021 29.39 335th 469 28.6%
2022 25.60 361st 479 24.6%
2023 41.48 260th 464 44.0%
2024 49.42 219th 464 52.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Rainier Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.63 9th 46 80.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Rainier Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.94 158th 371 57.4%
2019 45.20 244th 453 46.1%
2021 40.18 270th 476 43.3%
2022 32.39 328th 480 31.7%
2023 44.26 239th 470 49.1%
2024 40.21 266th 466 42.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rainier Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.38 72nd 344 79.1%
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Rank History for White students at Rainier Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.28 211th 325 35.1%
2019 21.28 394th 470 16.2%
2021 23.57 381st 480 20.6%
2022 21.41 408th 488 16.4%
2023 31.33 345th 488 29.3%
2024 36.57 312th 486 35.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Rainier Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 275 2 1 5 6 n/a n/a 0 289
1989 298 3 0 5 6 n/a n/a 0 312
1990 291 6 4 4 4 n/a n/a 0 309
1991 315 6 2 2 11 n/a n/a 0 336
1992 317 5 5 7 9 n/a n/a 0 343
1993 349 7 9 15 13 n/a n/a 0 393
1994 391 8 9 19 16 n/a n/a 0 443
1995 417 2 4 9 10 n/a n/a 0 442
1996 417 2 4 9 10 n/a n/a 0 442
1997 212 2 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 223
1998 200 3 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 216
1999 284 3 11 9 15 n/a n/a 0 322
2000 222 4 3 9 8 n/a n/a 0 246
2001 234 2 3 7 4 n/a n/a 0 250
2002 140 1 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 150
2003 140 1 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 150
2004 143 3 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 155
2005 124 3 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 137
2006 143 2 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 157
2007 150 4 2 10 4 n/a n/a 1 171
2008 142 5 1 7 5 n/a n/a 3 163
2009 319 7 2 11 9 n/a n/a 4 352
2010 171 3 1 4 6 n/a n/a 5 190
2011 167 3 0 9 3 1 11 0 194
2012 170 6 3 18 4 0 2 0 203
2013 181 3 2 20 4 0 6 0 216
2014 161 3 1 13 2 0 15 0 195
2015 159 0 2 12 1 0 13 0 187
2016 140 0 1 20 1 0 12 0 174
2017 139 0 2 24 1 0 13 0 179
2018 149 0 2 22 1 1 20 0 195
2019 154 0 2 27 2 1 22 1 209
2020 154 0 1 28 1 3 20 1 208
2021 168 0 1 28 2 2 14 0 215
2022 176 0 2 18 1 1 16 0 214
2023 189 0 1 18 2 0 15 0 225

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rainier Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 15.0 19.2 0
1989 312 15.0 20.8 n/a
1990 309 15.6 19.8 0
1991 336 16.9 19.8 n/a
1992 343 18.4 18.6 n/a
1993 393 21.8 18.0 n/a
1994 443 22.8 19.4 n/a
1995 442 24.3 18.2 n/a
1996 442 24.3 18.2 n/a
1997 223 23.8 9.4 n/a
1998 216 13.2 16.4 n/a
1999 322 14.7 21.9 n/a
2000 246 13.3 18.5 n/a
2001 250 14.5 17.2 n/a
2002 150 18.7 8.0 58
2003 150 18.7 8.0 58
2004 155 18.0 8.6 52.9
2005 137 17.9 7.7 56.2
2006 157 15.6 10.1 88.5
2007 171 16.6 10.3 66.5
2008 163 14.1 11.6 85
2009 352 16.8 21.0 22.7
2010 190 14.5 13.0 37.8
2011 194 12.9 14.9 49.5
2012 203 10.2 19.9 52.7
2013 216 13.3 16.2 55.6
2014 195 n/a n/a 48.7
2015 187 13.0 14.3 50.3
2016 174 8.0 21.7 53.4
2017 179 9.5 18.7 55.3
2018 195 10.1 19.1 50.3
2019 209 10.4 20.0 49.8
2020 208 10.2 20.3 47.1
2021 215 11.8 18.2 44.2
2022 214 10.8 19.8 49.5
2023 225 12.2 18.4 48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rainier Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 15.0 19.2 0
1989 312 15.0 20.8 n/a
1990 309 15.6 19.8 0
1991 336 16.9 19.8 n/a
1992 343 18.4 18.6 n/a
1993 393 21.8 18.0 n/a
1994 443 22.8 19.4 n/a
1995 442 24.3 18.2 n/a
1996 442 24.3 18.2 n/a
1997 223 23.8 9.4 n/a
1998 216 13.2 16.4 n/a
1999 322 14.7 21.9 n/a
2000 246 13.3 18.5 n/a
2001 250 14.5 17.2 n/a
2002 150 18.7 8.0 58
2003 150 18.7 8.0 58
2004 155 18.0 8.6 52.9
2005 137 17.9 7.7 56.2
2006 157 15.6 10.1 88.5
2007 171 16.6 10.3 66.5
2008 163 14.1 11.6 85
2009 352 16.8 21.0 22.7
2010 190 14.5 13.0 37.8
2011 194 12.9 14.9 49.5
2012 203 10.2 19.9 52.7
2013 216 13.3 16.2 55.6
2014 195 n/a n/a 48.7
2015 187 13.0 14.3 50.3
2016 174 8.0 21.7 53.4
2017 179 9.5 18.7 55.3
2018 195 10.1 19.1 50.3
2019 209 10.4 20.0 49.8
2020 208 10.2 20.3 47.1
2021 215 11.8 18.2 44.2
2022 214 10.8 19.8 49.5
2023 225 12.2 18.4 48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Rainier Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201852.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.4%98.3%59.3%96.6%98.3%100.0%59.3%
201957.1%0.0%1.3%0.0%5.2%93.5%58.4%92.2%94.8%94.8%59.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Rainier Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201971.8%0.0%0.9%4.7%97.2%97.2%96.7%95.8%96.7%97.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rainier Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $616 (4.4%) $13,300 (95.6%) $13,916
2020 $22 (0.2%) $9,610 (99.8%) $9,632
2021 $413 (3.1%) $12,751 (96.9%) $13,164
2022 $444 (3.1%) $14,045 (96.9%) $14,489

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rainier Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 323rd of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 268th of 539 Middle schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rainier Middle School)50.740.8
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rainier School District)50.740.8
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Rainier Middle School)5236.6
 15.4%
   6th Grade Math (Rainier School District)5236.6
 15.4%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rainier Middle School)49.247.8
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rainier School District)49.247.8
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Rainier Middle School)47.539.7
 7.8%
   7th Grade Math (Rainier School District)47.539.7
 7.8%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rainier Middle School)5057.1
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rainier School District)5057.1
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Rainier Middle School)39.434.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade Math (Rainier School District)39.434.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Rainier Middle School)43.935.1
 8.9%
   8th Grade Science (Rainier School District)43.935.1
 8.9%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rainier Middle School)5048.6
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rainier School District)54.851.8
 2.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Rainier Middle School)46.536.8
 9.7%
   All Grades Math (Rainier School District)47.346.5
 0.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Rainier Middle School)43.935.1
 8.9%
   All Grades Science (Rainier School District)53.149.5
 3.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students209225
 7.7%
African American00
American Indian22
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2718
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White154189
 22.7%
Two or More Races2215
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.8%48%
 1.8%


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Rainier Middle School ranks 267th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Rainier Middle School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Rainier Middle School usually go on to attend Rainier Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Rainier Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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