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Rainier View Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 329 students

 

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Posted November 20, 2012

This is the best school. My child had a really bad experience in her previous school in another school district why we transferred to Ranierview. She was behind in her work and had become introverted. I have to say that i feel blessed with the teachers and support staff in this school. Not only has she blossomed but is now in the gate program. I love the fact that there is an open parent / teacher relationship where we work together for the better of the child and their learning experience. I still have 2 out of four children still attending Ranierview and they continue to do well. I LOVE THIS SCHOOL.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2011

My son was struggling bad before he came to Rainier View. They have great programs for him. I love that they have speech class! All the teachers care that their students do well in the classroom. I never seen more dedication in a staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 17, 2010

Principal Cross has worked miracles in the few months he has been here. School spirit is on the rise and the extra curricular activities that he has introduced has made a huge impact on the school.
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Posted January 8, 2010

I have two daughters who attend Rainier View and I love our new principal, Mr. Cross, and the rest of the staff. Mr. Cross works heroically to get extra funding and to work with staff and students. He is always out and about and has come up with some great incentives for students and meeting opportunities for staff. I volunteer in the class and I always feel happy that we are a part of this school.
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Posted August 16, 2008

Excellent school. Lots of parent involvement. Teachers are wonderful and really care about the students. Students are given a first class education. Excellent and top-notch prncipal.
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Posted June 17, 2003

Excellent School. I have postponed selling our house so that my children could complete elementary school at Rainier View! The school is neat and modern and the teachers, Principle, and families are all top notch. I feel that the education level is excellent, and would recommend the school highly.


Posted May 15, 2003

The teachers are excellent at communicating concerns with the parents. I have always found the teachers to be open and accessible. The staff is very involved in school activities and genuinely care about the kids and show it. This is my son's last year in elementary school and we will miss Rainier View.


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
72%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
52%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
15%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students55%
Female58%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic20%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income42%
Not low income79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education57%
Limited English18%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female61%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Low income53%
Not low income72%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English18%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students59%
Female75%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income50%
Not low income74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education61%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female86%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income69%
Not low income87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students50%
Female71%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low income40%
Not low income65%
Special educationn/a
Not special education51%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students89%
Female85%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income84%
Not low income100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female85%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income79%
Not low income93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female81%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income79%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 44% 63%
Hispanic 16% 18%
Two or more races 14% 5%
Asian 11% 7%
Black 8% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 5% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 145%N/A40%
Special education 216%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 218%N/A8%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 16N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 9N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 67%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Kent Cross

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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3015 South 368th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: (253) 945-3700

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