Rainier Middle School
Rainier, WA · Rainier School District · Grades 6-8
137th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 64%▲ Improving
Rainier Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rainier Middle School 137th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 64% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2019 to 64th in 2025 — improving.
Rainier Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 232 students tested
Rainier Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 240 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.6% | 82.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.7% | 8.3% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.7% | 7.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Rainier Middle School
Typical home value $525K in zip 98576 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
- 7Ridgeline Middle SchoolYelm School District · 4.7 mi away138th of 381
ELA 52% · Math 42% - 6Yelm Middle SchoolYelm School District · 5.5 mi away167th of 381
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 4Tenino Middle SchoolTenino School District · 7.8 mi away252nd of 381
ELA 40% · Math 27% - 9Aspire Performing Arts AcademyNorth Thurston Public Schools · 9.6 mi away39th of 381
ELA 71% · Math 63% - 6Komachin Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 10.9 mi away170th of 381
ELA 51% · Math 35% - 4Nisqually Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 11.7 mi away262nd of 381
ELA 40% · Math 26% - 9Washington Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 12.6 mi away57th of 381
ELA 66% · Math 57% - 8George Bush Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 12.6 mi away106th of 381
ELA 59% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rainier Middle School in?
Rainier Middle School is part of the Rainier School District district in Rainier, Washington.
Is Rainier Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rainier Middle School 137th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 64% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rainier Middle School?
White 83%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 7%, American Indian 1% (240 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rainier Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98576 is $525K 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.