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#28 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 2% in state

Arlington Elementary

Elementary School · Arlington · Arlington, TN

An elementary school in Arlington, TN where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11825 Douglas, Arlington, TN 38002

  • Math 79% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 82% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.29 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency79.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+40.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+40.8 pts
Overall Proficiency81% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+23.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$10,924
Chronic Absenteeism4.1%

Students at Arlington Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency79%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency82%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2025.

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
89%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
84%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
84%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2025
Math
79%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 19 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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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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The neighborhood

Where Arlington Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average358/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,478

Median home value

$363,000

Median rent

$1,695/mo

College educated

47%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Donelson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–52.3 mi852Compare →
Gallaway Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–114.0 mi23Compare →
Lakeland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–44.1 mi1,034Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Arlington

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$10,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arlington Elementary is listed in Arlington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arlington Elementary

Arlington Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, TN, part of Arlington, serving approximately 898 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arlington Elementary

What grades does Arlington Elementary serve?

Arlington Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Arlington Elementary?

Arlington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 898 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arlington Elementary rank in TN?

Arlington Elementary ranks #28 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Arlington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Arlington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arlington Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Arlington Elementary a charter school?

No, Arlington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arlington Elementary a Title I school?

No, Arlington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
898
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.1%
Area population (ZIP 38002)
43,868
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
39.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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