Summary:
The city of Harrington, Washington is home to two schools: Harrington Elementary School and Harrington High School. While the elementary school has struggled, with test scores well below state and district averages, the high school has a more impressive history, ranking in the top 25% of Washington high schools in the past.
Harrington School District faces a stark contrast in school performance. Harrington Elementary School, with 90 students, is ranked 1007 out of 1169 Washington elementary schools and has a 1-star rating. In contrast, Harrington High School, with 43 students, was ranked 92 out of 341 Washington high schools in 2014-2015, earning a 4-star rating. The high school outperforms the district average in ELA and Science proficiency, but underperforms in Math.
Both schools have relatively high spending per student, with Harrington Elementary at $28,385 and Harrington High at $39,351. However, the elementary school's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, raising questions about the effective use of resources. Additionally, while Harrington High School has a strong historical performance, its ranking has dropped in recent years, suggesting a potential decline in the school's quality over time.
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