Darrington Elementary School

Darrington Elementary School is a public PK-8 school serving 351 students in the rural Darrington School District.

Academic performance at Darrington Elementary School is significantly below Washington state averages, with less than a third of students proficient in core subjects like English, Math, and Science. The school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years and now places in the bottom 10% of all schools. While there are no other schools within 20 miles for direct comparison, the challenges appear to be district-wide, as the school's test scores closely mirror the low averages of the Darrington School District, which itself ranks in the bottom 15% of districts in the state.

Despite these academic struggles, the school invests considerable resources, spending well above the state average per student and maintaining a favorable student-to-teacher ratio. Performance varies notably between grade levels and between male and female students, with girls consistently outperforming boys. Science scores, while still below average, show a slightly smaller gap compared to other subjects, which may indicate an area of relative strength. The data suggests that turning around performance will require focused, district-wide strategies to ensure these significant resources translate into better learning outcomes for all students.