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#244 of 280 schools in VT

Arlington Memorial

High School · Arlington School District · Arlington, VT

A high school in Arlington, VT where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

529 East Arlington Road, Arlington, VT 05250

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness1.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
AP Participation4.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$14,827
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Arlington Memorial score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* 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 VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low56/100K

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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

$81,536

Median home value

$276,800

Median rent

$1,108/mo

College educated

49.1%

Homeownership

85.5%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
4 boys'·2 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Arlington School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,827NCES 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 Memorial is listed in Arlington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arlington Memorial

Arlington Memorial is a public high school in Arlington, VT, part of Arlington School District, serving approximately 210 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arlington Memorial

What grades does Arlington Memorial serve?

Arlington Memorial serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Arlington Memorial?

Arlington Memorial has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Memorial?

The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Memorial is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arlington Memorial rank in VT?

Arlington Memorial ranks #244 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Arlington Memorial's MySchoolScout rating?

Arlington Memorial has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Memorial?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington Memorial has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Arlington Memorial a charter school?

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

Is Arlington Memorial a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlington Memorial?

48.1% of students at Arlington Memorial 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 – 12th
Enrollment
210
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bennington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 05250)
3,907
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
45.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 05250; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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