Rainier View Elementary
School Profile
3015 South 368th Street
School Website: http://www.fwps.org/rainierview/
Principal, Kent Cross (Since 2009)
School Built: 1992
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What is Special About Our School?
Rainier View Elementary is a learning community dedicated to continuous growth in student achievement. Parents and staff effectively work together to make quality decisions. These partnerships are most evident in Rainier View’s School Leadership Team, the PTA, and participation in school activities.
Teachers loop from 2nd to 3rd grade and 4th to 5th grade. Research supports looping classroom help to enhance achievement and success. Tier II & III students (students who need additional support in Math or Reading) are served in a variety of ways, including a special education developmental preschool, Integrated Kindergarten, Resource Room support, English Language Learners, and Title One Reading/Math Program. We also have a GATE Program to support our 2nd through 5th graders who need an accelerated instructional classroom.
Rainier View emphasizes citizenship, technology, and community involvement. We are proud of our PTA and Community Partnerships.
Consistently responsible, respectful, and cooperative students are rewarded the FLYER badge and are honored at monthly citizenship assemblies.
Our learning community provides a positive environment that motivates and supports students and families. Working as a team with parents, the Rainier View staff makes a difference in children’s lives.No Child Left Behind Report Card
The No Child Left Behind Act requires all schools and school districts in the United States to prepare annual reports for parents and the public detailing their academic achievement. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s web site makes this information available on-line. Find your school’s report card on-line at http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/, Click on Federal Way in the “Summary” box, and then choose your school from the list. You may also request a paper copy of the report card at your school’s office. For more information about the NCLB Act, go to http://www.nclb.gov/index.html.
Academic and Student Programs
| Accelerated Reader | Looping Grades |
| AmeriCorps | Music Program |
| Assemblies, Various | P.E. Specialist |
| Breakfast & Lunch Program | Preschool |
| Dean | PTA |
| English Language Learners (ELL) | Safety Patrol |
| 2nd – 5th GATE Gifted & Talented | Special Ed Resource Rm. |
| Honor Choir | Student Council |
| Instructional Coaches (2) | Student Led Conferences |
| Intramurals/After School | Summer School |
| Kindergarten All Day | Technology Lab |
| Kindergarten Integrated | Title One support for Math and Reading |
| Librarian | Yearbook |
Student Characteristics
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Distribution of Student Ethnicity |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
| African American | 14.80 | 14.92 | 10.50 |
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Asian American |
16.50 | 16.02 | 14.92 |
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Hispanic |
10.80 | 11.88 | 9.94 |
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Native American |
2.30 | 2.21 | 2.21 |
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White |
45.60 | 42.82 | 47.24 |
| Pac Islander | 4.00 | 4.42 | 4.70 |
| Multi-Racial | 5.50 | 6.63 | 10.22 |
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Other Student Characteristics |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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Number of Students (Oct.) |
375 | 362 | 362 |
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Free/Reduced Meals |
53.0% | 53.9% | 58.36% |
How Are We Using Our Financial Resources?
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Rainier View’s funds are used to enhance student curriculum and student programs. Most of the money is used for teaching supplies, PE equipment, technology, library books, staff development, materials, equipment, and photocopying for student lessons. ASB funds go for assemblies, field trips, and incentive awards.
How Are Our Students Doing on Required Tests?
Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) & Measure of Student Progress (MSP)
Beginning in spring of 2006, the state of Washington requires that the WASL be given at sixth grade.
Beginning in the spring of 2010, the state of Washington requires that the MSP be given in third through eighth grade. The MSP replaces the WASL.
Percentage Meeting Standard in:
| Grade 3 | WASL | WASL | WASL | MSP |
Math |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
67.7 | 69.0 | 67.0 | 76.0 |
District |
74.1 | 71.0 | 70.0 | 65.1 |
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Reading |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
74.2 | 69.0 | 75.0 | 72.0 |
District |
73.5 | 71.0 | 73.0 | 71.7 |
| Grade 4 | WASL | WASL | WASL | MSP |
Math |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
55.0 | 59.0 | 57.0 | 50.0 |
District |
60.1 | 60.0 | 56.0 | 62.6 |
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Reading |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
68.0 | 66.0 | 68.0 | 54.2 |
District |
80.2 | 77.0 | 74.0 | 65.6 |
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Writing |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
56.5 | 57.0 | 45.0 | 52.1 |
District |
56.2 | 58.0 | 54.0 | 54.1 |
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| Grade 5 | WASL | WASL | WASL | MSP |
Math |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
79.4 | 54.0 | 68.0 | 71.3 |
District |
66.2 | 69.0 | 71.0 | 66.5 |
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Reading |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
84.1 | 68.0 | 73.0 | 66.3 |
District |
75.3 | 80.0 | 79.0 | 71.4 |
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Science |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
23.0 | 19.0 | 22.0 | 15.0 |
District |
31.2 | 40.0 | 36.0 | 25.7 |