Summary:
The 98241 zip code area is home to two schools, Darrington Elementary School and Darrington High School, both part of the Darrington School District. While the district is ranked 172 out of 247 in Washington and has a 2-star rating, the data reveals both schools face significant challenges in academic performance and socioeconomic factors.
Darrington Elementary School serves 326 students, with a racial makeup of 73.93% White and 12.27% Hispanic. The school has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 63.5%, indicating a lower-income student population. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science are significantly below state averages, ranging from 16-65% proficient. Darrington High School, with 120 students, also struggles academically, with only 76% proficient in 10th grade ELA and just 16.67% proficient in 10th grade Math.
Both schools face the challenges of serving a small, rural community, with limited resources and diversity. The data suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students in the 98241 zip code area.
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