Summary:
The city of Darrington, Washington is home to two schools: Darrington Elementary School and Darrington High School, both part of the Darrington School District. While Darrington High School performs better than the elementary school on standardized tests, both schools face challenges, including low test scores, high rates of economic disadvantage, and lower-than-average graduation rates.
Darrington Elementary School struggles with consistently low performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science all below the Washington state averages. The school ranks in the bottom 10-15% of elementary schools in the state, and a high percentage of its students (63.5%) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage in the community. In contrast, Darrington High School outperforms the elementary school, with 10th grade English Language Arts proficiency rates exceeding the state average, though Math proficiency remains below average. However, the high school also faces challenges, with a lower-than-average graduation rate of 76.6% and a relatively high dropout rate of 13.3%.
The data suggests that the schools in Darrington, particularly the elementary school, may benefit from targeted interventions and additional support to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students and improve academic performance. The significant gap in performance between the elementary and high school also indicates a need for a closer examination of the factors contributing to the differences in student outcomes across the district.
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