Rainier Middle School vs. Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
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School Overview
School
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
111 Tumwater Blvd Se, Suite B2
Olympia, WA 98501
Olympia, WA 98501
Rating
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Overview
Serving 240 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 694 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
240 students
694 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1355 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1306 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
39
Grade 1 Students
-
56
Grade 2 Students
-
83
Grade 3 Students
-
74
Grade 4 Students
-
71
Grade 5 Students
-
86
Grade 6 Students
81
77
Grade 7 Students
84
99
Grade 8 Students
75
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
83%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
16%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%