Rainier Elementary School vs Ridgeline Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainier Elementary School
Rainier · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
Ridgeline Middle School
Yelm · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | Rainier Elementary School Rainier, Washington | Ridgeline Middle School Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #687 of 1,154 | #169 of 363 |
| National rank | #23630 of 50,301 | #6378 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 493 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Rainier | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeline Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 52.2).
- •Ridgeline Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Rainier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 46.8%).
- •Rainier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 21.0).
- •Ridgeline Middle School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 493.
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 Rainier Elementary School better than Ridgeline Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeline Middle School ranks higher (55.9 vs 52.2 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 Rainier Elementary School and Ridgeline Middle School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Rainier and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rainier Elementary School: 493. Ridgeline Middle School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rainier Elementary School and Ridgeline Middle School rank in Washington?
Rainier Elementary School is 687th of 1,154 and Ridgeline Middle School is 169th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).