Excellent
#192 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 9% in state
Rainier Prep
Middle School · Rainier Prep Charter School District · Seattle, WA
A charter middle school in Seattle, WA where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10211 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168
- Math 56% vs WA 39% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rainier Prep score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
Based on 23 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rainier Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,937
Median home value
$500,600
Median rent
$1,724/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98168; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One School Global North America Seattle CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Cascade Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Explorer West Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Bridges TransitionEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rainier Prep Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Rainier Prep is listed in Rainier Prep Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rainier Prep
Rainier Prep is a public middle school in Seattle, WA, part of Rainier Prep Charter School District, serving approximately 333 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
What's said publicly about Rainier Prep
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rainier Prep
What grades does Rainier Prep serve?
Rainier Prep serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Rainier Prep?
Rainier Prep has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainier Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainier Prep is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rainier Prep rank in WA?
Rainier Prep ranks #192 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Rainier Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Rainier Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rainier Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rainier Prep has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Rainier Prep a charter school?
Yes, Rainier Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rainier Prep a Title I school?
No, Rainier Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rainier Prep?
68.8% of students at Rainier Prep qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (206) 494-5979
- Area population (ZIP 98168)
- 34,814
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98168; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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