Arlington School District
School District · Arlington, Washington
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
5,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
5,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Evaluating Arlington School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Arlington School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Presidents Elementary
Arlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eagle Creek Elementary
Arlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kent Prairie Elementary
Arlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#203 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,022
$702 vs Washington median
District size
5,637 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Arlington School District ranks #203 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Arlington School District's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Presidents Elementary (7.0/10), Eagle Creek Elementary (6.7/10), and Kent Prairie Elementary (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Arlington School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Arlington School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Arlington School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presidents Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Eagle Creek Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Kent Prairie Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Pioneer Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Arlington High School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Weston High School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Post Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Haller Middle School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $17,022 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Arlington School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Presidents Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Arlington School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.8% and ELA proficiency of 60.8%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Arlington
- Total Enrollment
- 5,637
- Teachers (FTE)
- 297
- District spending per student
- $17,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Arlington School District?
Arlington School District's district-level spending was $17,022 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Presidents Elementary is the highest-rated school in Arlington School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Arlington School District?
Across schools in Arlington School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.8%. 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 5.2/10 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 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.8%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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