Rainier Prep vs. Orca K-8 School
Should you attend Rainier Prep or Orca K-8 School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rainier Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orca K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rainier Prep.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rainier Prep.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orca K-8 School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orca K-8 School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rainier Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orca K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rainier Prep with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rainier Preparatory Charter School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orca K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rainier Prep, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2017-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orca K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 30% in WA)
(Top 50% in WA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rainier Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rainier Preparatory Charter School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orca K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rainier Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rainier Preparatory Charter School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2017-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orca K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart displays the students of Rainier Prep by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Rainier Prep by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Orca K-8 School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Orca K-8 School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2013)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rainier Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rainier Preparatory Charter School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rainier Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rainier Preparatory Charter School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rainier Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rainier Preparatory Charter School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rainier Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rainier Preparatory Charter School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Rainier Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Rainier Preparatory Charter School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rainier Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rainier Preparatory Charter School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Rainier Prep, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rainier Preparatory Charter School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Orca K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rainier Prep, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rainier Preparatory Charter School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orca K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2024)")
(22-23 School Year Data)
(22-23 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rainier Prep, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rainier Preparatory Charter School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orca K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)")
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades 5-8, Rainier Prep ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orca K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
5-8
K-8
Total Students
333 students
355 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#766 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1056 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
34
Grade 1 Students
-
47
Grade 2 Students
-
45
Grade 3 Students
-
37
Grade 4 Students
-
51
Grade 5 Students
87
46
Grade 6 Students
82
34
Grade 7 Students
83
31
Grade 8 Students
81
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
27%
13%
% Black
54%
33%
% White
5%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
12%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
