Very Good
#2619 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 31% in state
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle
Middle School · Arlington Classics Academy · Arlington, TX
A charter middle school in Arlington, TX where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5206 S BOWEN RD, Arlington, TX 76017
- Math 54% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arlington Classics Academy - 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,898/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,442
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,533/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Arlington MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Grace Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Boles J HEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 1.2 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Burton Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arlington Classics Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $9,829NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle is listed in ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arlington Classics Academy - Middle
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle is a public middle school in Arlington, TX, part of Arlington Classics Academy, serving approximately 494 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,619 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arlington Classics Academy - Middle
What grades does Arlington Classics Academy - Middle serve?
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Arlington Classics Academy - Middle?
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arlington Classics Academy - Middle rank in TX?
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle ranks #2,619 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Arlington Classics Academy - Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Classics Academy - Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington Classics Academy - Middle has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Arlington Classics Academy - Middle a charter school?
Yes, Arlington Classics Academy - Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Arlington Classics Academy - Middle a Title I school?
No, Arlington Classics Academy - Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlington Classics Academy - Middle?
27.1% of students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (817) 987-1819
- Area population (ZIP 76017)
- 47,020
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 76017; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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