Pioneer Middle vs Rainier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Middle
DuPont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
Rainier Elementary School
JBLM Lewis Main · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
| Measure | Pioneer Middle DuPont, Washington | Rainier Elementary School JBLM Lewis Main, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 363 | #256 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3484 of 15,369 | #9067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 758 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 69% |
| city | DuPont | JBLM Lewis Main |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 69.4).
- •Rainier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Rainier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 49%).
- •Rainier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 21.1).
- •Pioneer Middle is the larger school with 758 students compared with 576.
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 Pioneer Middle better than Rainier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rainier Elementary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 69.4 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 Pioneer Middle and Rainier Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between DuPont and JBLM Lewis Main in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Middle: 758. Rainier Elementary School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Middle and Rainier Elementary School rank in Washington?
Pioneer Middle is 83rd of 363 and Rainier Elementary School is 256th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).