Rainier Middle School
Auburn, WA · Auburn School District · Grades 6-8
288th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
Rainier Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rainier Middle School 288th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 24% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
Rainier Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 849 students tested
Rainier Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 944 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.1% | 33.6% | ▼ 21.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 21.4% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Asian | 9.5% | 21.1% | ▲ 11.6 pts | |
| Black | 9.5% | 11.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.7% | 9.4% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 2.9% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Rainier Middle School
Typical home value $677K in zip 98092 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Rainier Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Cascade Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 1.4 mi away302nd of 381
ELA 34% · Math 20% - 2Canyon Ridge Middle SchoolKent School District · 2.7 mi away332nd of 381
ELA 29% · Math 17% - 3Olympic Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 2.9 mi away304th of 381
ELA 36% · Math 18% - 5Mt Baker Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 4 mi away224th of 381
ELA 44% · Math 30% - 4Kilo Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 4.3 mi away258th of 381
ELA 39% · Math 28% - 7Meridian Middle SchoolKent School District · 4.4 mi away136th of 381
ELA 55% · Math 39% - 1Mill Creek Middle SchoolKent School District · 4.5 mi away375th of 381
ELA 15% · Math 9% - 6Mattson Middle SchoolKent School District · 4.6 mi away190th of 381
ELA 47% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rainier Middle School in?
Rainier Middle School is part of the Auburn School District district in Auburn, Washington.
Is Rainier Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rainier Middle School 288th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rainier Middle School?
White 34%, Hispanic 21%, Asian 21%, Black 12% (944 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rainier Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98092 is $677K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.