Rainier Middle School vs Yelm Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainier Middle School
Rainier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
241 students
Yelm Prairie Elementary
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | Rainier Middle School Rainier, Washington | Yelm Prairie Elementary Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 363 | #609 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7177 of 15,369 | #20871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 241 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Rainier | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yelm Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 52.1).
- •Yelm Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Yelm Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Rainier Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 49.9%).
- •Yelm Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.9).
- •Yelm Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 427 students compared with 241.
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 Middle School better than Yelm Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Yelm Prairie Elementary ranks higher (56.2 vs 52.1 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 Middle School and Yelm Prairie Elementary?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Rainier and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rainier Middle School: 241. Yelm Prairie Elementary: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rainier Middle School and Yelm Prairie Elementary rank in Washington?
Rainier Middle School is 199th of 363 and Yelm Prairie Elementary is 609th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).