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Rainier School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 979 students in Rainier School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Rainier School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
979 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rainier School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
10%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
81%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,866 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,979 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,866
$18,796
Spending / Student
$12,979
$19,246
Best Rainier School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rainier Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 2nd St W
Rainier, WA 98576
(360) 446-2205
Rainier, WA 98576
(360) 446-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Rainier Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 W 3rd
Rainier, WA 98576
(360) 446-4020
Rainier, WA 98576
(360) 446-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Rainier Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 2nd St. W
Rainier, WA 98576
(360) 446-2206
Rainier, WA 98576
(360) 446-2206
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rainier School District?
Rainier School District manages 3 public schools serving 979 students.
What is the rank of Rainier School District?
Rainier School District is ranked #145 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rainier School District?
81% of Rainier School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rainier School District?
Rainier School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Rainier School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,979 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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