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6.5 avg / 10

Rainier School District

School District · Rainier, Washington

Students: 979
Teachers (FTE): 57

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,579

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.2:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#79 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,579

$2,145 vs Washington median

District size

979 students

Smaller than Washington median

About Rainier School District

Rainier School District is a Rainier, Washington school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 979 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $15,579 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Rainier School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Rainier Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Rainier School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.9% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Rainier School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.9%
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ELA Proficiency 55.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Rainier School District with test data.

Schools in Rainier School District

3 schools

District Details

State
Washington
City
Rainier
Total Enrollment
979
Teachers (FTE)
57
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rainier School District?

Rainier School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Rainier School District?

The average composite rating for Rainier School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Rainier School District?

Rainier School District spends $15,579 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Rainier School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Rainier School District is 17.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Rainier School District?

Rainier Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Rainier School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Rainier School District?

Across schools in Rainier School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Rainier School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Rainier School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
44.9%
ELA Proficiency
55.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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