Rainier Middle School vs. Cascade Middle School
Should I attend Rainier Middle School or Cascade Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rainier Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Cascade Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 947 students in grades 6-8, Rainier Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 882 students in grades 6-8, Cascade Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
947 students
882 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1317 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1749 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
316
280
Grade 7 Students
306
302
Grade 8 Students
325
300
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
10%
% Hispanic
24%
29%
% Black
12%
8%
% White
38%
34%
% Hawaiian
2%
8%
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%