- Aspire Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Rainier Middle School (316:1 vs. 215:1).
- Rainier Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Aspire Middle School (71 vs. 31).
- Aspire Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Rainier Middle School (32 vs. 4).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Rainier Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Aspire Middle School (71 vs. 31).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Aspire Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Rainier Middle School (32 vs. 4).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Rainier Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Aspire Middle School (6 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Aspire Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Rainier Middle School (316:1 vs. 215:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Aspire Middle School
$17,095.91
Rainier Middle School
$15,578.95
Local revenue share
Aspire Middle School
29.4%
Rainier Middle School
21.2%
State revenue share
Aspire Middle School
63.1%
Rainier Middle School
71.7%
Federal revenue share
Aspire Middle School
7.5%
Rainier Middle School
7.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Aspire Middle School
17.7%
Rainier Middle School
31%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Thurston County
$93,985
Thurston County
$93,985
Poverty rate
Thurston County
9.7%
Thurston County
9.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Thurston County
37.2%
Thurston County
37.2%
Unemployment rate
Thurston County
4.6%
Thurston County
4.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.