Harrington School District

The Harrington School District in Washington state consists of two schools: Harrington Elementary School and Harrington High School. While Harrington Elementary has struggled, ranking in the bottom 15% of Washington elementary schools, Harrington High School has a more impressive history, ranking in the top 25% of Washington high schools in the past.

Harrington High School appears to be the standout school in the district, with higher test scores, graduation rates, and past statewide rankings compared to Harrington Elementary. The high school also has a more diverse student population, with 74.42% White, 6.98% Hispanic, and 4.65% Native American students, while Harrington Elementary is predominantly White (94.44%). Both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, Harrington High School spends significantly more per student ($39,351) compared to Harrington Elementary ($28,385), which may contribute to its better performance. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios are relatively low for both schools, with Harrington High having an exceptionally low ratio of 6.1 students per teacher. The district may want to investigate the factors contributing to the performance differences between the two schools and consider strategies to improve the performance of Harrington Elementary.