Arlington School District
School District · Arlington, Washington
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,022
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,022
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#217 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,022
$702 vs Washington median
District size
5,637 students
Much larger than Washington median
About Arlington School District
Arlington School District is a Arlington, Washington school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,637 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. The district invests $17,022 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Arlington School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Eagle Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Arlington School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 47.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Arlington School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Arlington School District with test data.
Schools in Arlington School District
10 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Arlington
- Total Enrollment
- 5,637
- Teachers (FTE)
- 297
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Arlington School District?
Arlington School District has 10 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Arlington School District?
The average composite rating for Arlington School District is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Arlington School District?
Arlington School District spends $17,022 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Arlington School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Arlington School District is 19:1.
What is the top-rated school in Arlington School District?
Eagle Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Arlington School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Arlington School District?
Across schools in Arlington School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Arlington School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Arlington School District has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in WA
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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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