Darrington Middle School (Closed 2014)

1085 Fir St
Darrington, WA 98241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 62 students in grades 7-8, Darrington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 73%).
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
62 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
(12-13)
30-34%
64%
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(12-13)
55-59%
73%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
n/a
25%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
95%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% WA state average).
How many students attend Darrington Middle School?
62 students attend Darrington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Darrington Middle School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Darrington Middle School offer ?
Darrington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Darrington Middle School part of?
Darrington Middle School is part of Darrington School District.

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