How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cascade Middle School | Rainier Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, WA | Seattle, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 671 | 359 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.3% | 57.1% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cascade Middle School | Rainier Prep |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,594 | $18,821 |
| District | Highline Public Schools | Rainier Prep Charter School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cascade Middle School | Rainier Prep |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| African American | 11.4% | 50.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.0% | 30.1% |
| Asian | 23.4% | 8.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cascade Middle School | Rainier Prep |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 228:1 | 336:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.7% | 27.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 67 | 22 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.