Rainier Middle School

www.auburn.wednet.edu/rainier

941 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rainier Middle School, located in Auburn, Washington, serves as a key educational institution within the Auburn School District. Situated at 30620 116th Ave SE, the school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the middle school grades. It is part of a broader district initiative aimed at preparing adolescents for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum that balances core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies with various elective opportunities.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive community where academic growth and social development are prioritized. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, Rainier Middle School strives to meet the unique needs of its student body. The campus functions as a hub for local families, often emphasizing extracurricular activities, sports, and school spirit to ensure students feel engaged and connected to their learning environment throughout their middle school experience.

941

Total Students

53.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rainier Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	225
Black	113
Asian	159
Two or More	88
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	29

White
321 (34.1 %)
Hispanic
225 (23.9 %)
Asian
159 (16.9 %)
Black
113 (12.0 %)
Two or More
88 (9.4 %)
Pacific Islander
29 (3.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Auburn School District
Phone:	(253)931-4843
Website:	http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/rainier
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	941
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	473
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 281

Grade 7 340

Grade 8 320