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Rainier School District

School District · Rainier, Washington

Students: 979
Teachers (FTE): 57

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

979

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.2:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#193 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,579

$2,145 vs Washington median

District size

979 students

Smaller than Washington median

The short answer

Rainier School District ranks #193 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Rainier School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rainier Senior High School (6.9/10), Rainier Elementary School (5.1/10), and Rainier Middle School (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Rainier Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +6.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rainier School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Rainier School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Rainier Senior High School6.9 / 10
2Rainier Elementary School5.1 / 10
3Rainier Middle School4.5 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $15,579 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Rainier School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Rainier Senior High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Rainier School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.0% and ELA proficiency of 58.7%.

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 Proficiency45.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency58.7%
School
State
Not reported

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
District spending per student
$15,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Rainier School District?

Rainier School District's district-level spending was $15,579 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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 Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Rainier School District with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Rainier School District?

Across schools in Rainier School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.7%. 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 5.5/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
45.0%
ELA Proficiency
58.7%

How we rate schools

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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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