Summary:
The 98576 zip code area is home to three schools that span elementary, middle, and high school grades: Rainier Elementary School, Rainier Senior High School, and Rainier Middle School. These schools, part of the Rainier School District, demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with Rainier Elementary and Rainier Senior High standing out as strong performers.
Rainier Senior High School impresses with a high 95.2% four-year graduation rate and above-average performance on standardized tests, particularly in 10th-grade English Language Arts and Math. Rainier Elementary School also excels, consistently outperforming district and state averages on SBAC assessments across multiple grade levels and subjects. In contrast, Rainier Middle School's performance is more mixed, with some grades and subjects meeting or exceeding benchmarks while others fall below.
Demographically, the schools in the 98576 zip code area have a predominantly white student population, with lower percentages of racial and ethnic diversity. Socioeconomic differences are also evident, with Rainier Elementary School having a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the other schools. These factors may contribute to the varying academic outcomes observed across the district and warrant further investigation to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students.
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