Cascade Middle School vs Rainier Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade Middle School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
966 students
Rainier Middle School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
907 students
| Measure | Cascade Middle School Auburn, Washington | Rainier Middle School Auburn, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 363 | #220 of 363 |
| National rank | #10983 of 15,369 | #8082 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 966 | 907 |
| Enrollment | 966 | 907 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainier Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 34.4).
- •Rainier Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Rainier Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Rainier Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 65.2%).
- •Rainier Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.2).
- •Cascade Middle School is the larger school with 966 students compared with 907.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cascade Middle School better than Rainier Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rainier Middle School ranks higher (48.0 vs 34.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cascade Middle School and Rainier Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade Middle School: 966. Rainier Middle School: 907. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade Middle School and Rainier Middle School rank in Washington?
Cascade Middle School is 301st of 363 and Rainier Middle School is 220th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).