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Mill Pond Elementary School vs. Rainier Elementary School

Should you attend Mill Pond Elementary School or Rainier Elementary 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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School Overview

School
Mill Pond Elementary School
909 Mill Rd. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Rainier Elementary School
600 W 3rd
Rainier, WA 98576
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Mill Pond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Rainier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Pond Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rainier Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
397 students
472 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mill Pond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rainier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mill Pond Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rainier Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mill Pond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rainier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mill Pond Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yelm School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rainier Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rainier School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#457 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#731 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mill Pond Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rainier Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in WA)
57%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mill Pond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yelm School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rainier Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rainier School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mill Pond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yelm School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rainier Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rainier School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mill Pond Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rainier Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
39
Kindergarten Students
85
75
Grade 1 Students
62
76
Grade 2 Students
55
65
Grade 3 Students
62
72
Grade 4 Students
54
76
Grade 5 Students
58
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rainier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rainier School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rainier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rainier School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rainier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rainier School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rainier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rainier School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
62%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rainier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rainier School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rainier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rainier School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mill Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yelm School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rainier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rainier School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mill Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yelm School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rainier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rainier School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
10%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mill Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yelm School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rainier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rainier School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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