Rainier Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

30620 116th Ave SE, Auburn, WA

Lea Hill Neighborhood

Auburn School District

947 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Benjamin Talbert

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
39%

C+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

39%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

10.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

335:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.9%

Female

47.1%

White

34.1%

Hispanic

23.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

16.9%

Black

12%

Two or more races

9.4%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

3.1%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#12 Most Diverse Public MS in Washington

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

2/1/2026

Diefendorf abuses kids!!! He humiliated them and makes them emotionally suffer.

5.0 parent

9/15/2025

We brought both girls to start 6th and 7th grade here after four years of private school. We were worried that they might have a hard time, but they both fit in and excelled at academics, sports and making good friends. The principle that took over in 2024 is amazing and holds the students accountab...

5.0 parent

4/21/2025

I have several students that attended this school. The teachers are amazing and the kids are given great learning opportunities. Teachers rarely assign homework, and provide make up time to fix missing or low scoring work, which includes a willingness to work with kids after school. I cannot rate th...

2.0 parent

2/29/2024

Uncontrolled bullying that I was warned about prior to attending. Staff does not get involved, even had to seek legal support outside of school because of how bad it got. My son admitted to me, he wished he went to a different school when he first started Jr. High. I know to not let my other childre...

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List Price Range

$364K - $1.4M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$687,599

Median Lot Size

7,405 Sq Ft

% Renters

31%

Average Household Income

$132,759

% of College Grads

30.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,254 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

22.8%

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2.5 Baths
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2.5 Baths
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2,855 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
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Washington King County Auburn 98092 Lea Hill

Rainier Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Auburn, WA and is served by the Auburn School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 947 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Rainier Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $687,599. Discover additional schools in the area, like Auburn Mountainview High School, The Outreach Program, West Auburn High School, and more. Learn more about what Auburn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rainier Middle School.

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