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Harrington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 133 students in Harrington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Harrington School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
133 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Harrington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
26%
# Black Students
2 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
117 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
88%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
19
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
10
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
6
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
8
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
5
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,917 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has declined by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,489 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,917
$18,857
Spending / Student
$37,489
$19,309
Best Harrington School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 S First
Harrington, WA 99134
(509) 253-4331
Harrington, WA 99134
(509) 253-4331
Grades: K-6
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Harrington High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 S First
Harrington, WA 99134
(509) 253-4331
Harrington, WA 99134
(509) 253-4331
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrington School District?
Harrington School District manages 2 public schools serving 133 students.
What is the rank of Harrington School District?
Harrington School District is ranked #204 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrington School District?
88% of Harrington School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrington School District?
Harrington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Harrington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,489 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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