Excellent
#264 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 15% in state
Arlington Middle
Middle School · Arlington · Arlington, TN
A middle school in Arlington, TN where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5470 Lamb RD, Arlington, TN 38002
- Math 66% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arlington Middle score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Arlington Middle 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arlington
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Middle is listed in Arlington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arlington Middle
Arlington Middle is a public middle school in Arlington, TN, part of Arlington, serving approximately 976 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arlington Middle
What grades does Arlington Middle serve?
Arlington Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Arlington Middle?
Arlington Middle has an enrollment of approximately 976 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Middle is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arlington Middle rank in TN?
Arlington Middle ranks #264 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Arlington Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Arlington Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Arlington Middle a charter school?
No, Arlington Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arlington Middle a Title I school?
No, Arlington Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 976
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (901) 867-6015
- Area population (ZIP 38002)
- 43,868
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
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
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