Excellent
#83 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 4% in state
Based on limited data
Arlington Science Focus School
Elementary School · Arlington County Public Schools · Arlington, VA
An Arlington County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1501 Lincoln Street, Arlington, VA 22201
- Math 90% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Arlington Science Focus School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Arlington Science Focus School 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 Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,736
Median home value
$760,700
Median rent
$2,468/mo
College educated
86.1%
Homeownership
31.5%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Montessori HousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| St Agnes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Innovation ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Integration StationEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK | 0.9 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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 County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #10 of 36
- District spending per student
- $23,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arlington Science Focus School is listed in Arlington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arlington Science Focus School
Arlington Science Focus School is a public elementary school in Arlington, VA, part of Arlington County Public Schools, serving approximately 583 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (2025 SOL) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SOL).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arlington Science Focus School
What grades does Arlington Science Focus School serve?
Arlington Science Focus School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Arlington Science Focus School?
Arlington Science Focus School has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Science Focus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Science Focus School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arlington Science Focus School rank in VA?
Arlington Science Focus School ranks #83 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Arlington Science Focus School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arlington Science Focus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Science Focus School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington Science Focus School has 90% math proficiency (2025 SOL) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SOL).
Is Arlington Science Focus School a charter school?
No, Arlington Science Focus School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arlington Science Focus School a Title I school?
No, Arlington Science Focus School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlington Science Focus School?
14.1% of students at Arlington Science Focus School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.4%
- Phone
- (703) 228-7670
- Area population (ZIP 22201)
- 38,419
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 22201; 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 2025 SOL; directory SY 2023–24
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