Darrington School District
School District · Darrington, Washington
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,879
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,879
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Darrington School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Darrington School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Darrington Elementary School
Darrington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Darrington High School
Darrington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#74 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,879
+$2,155 vs Washington median
District size
478 students
Smaller than Washington median
STAAR proficiency rose +4.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Darrington School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Darrington School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darrington Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Darrington High School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Darrington School District
Darrington School District is a Darrington, Washington school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 478 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $19,879 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Darrington School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Darrington Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Darrington School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.4% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Darrington School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Darrington School District with test data.
Schools in Darrington School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Darrington
- Total Enrollment
- 478
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Darrington School District?
Darrington School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Darrington School District?
The average composite rating for Darrington School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Darrington School District?
Darrington School District spends $19,879 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Darrington School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Darrington School District is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Darrington School District?
Darrington Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Darrington School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Darrington School District?
Across schools in Darrington School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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