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Haller Middle School
Middle School · Arlington School District · Arlington, WA
An Arlington School District middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 E. First, Arlington, WA 98223
- Math 26% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Haller Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Haller Middle 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 Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,559/100K
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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
$96,478
Median home value
$556,900
Median rent
$1,780/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98223; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillaguamish Valley Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–11 | 0.4 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Post Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Arlington Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–11 | 3.6 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Lakewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 617 | Compare → |
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 School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Haller Middle School is listed in Arlington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Haller Middle School
Haller Middle School is a public middle school in Arlington, WA, part of Arlington School District, serving approximately 577 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,070 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Haller Middle School
What grades does Haller Middle School serve?
Haller Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Haller Middle School?
Haller Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haller Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haller Middle School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Haller Middle School rank in WA?
Haller Middle School ranks #2,070 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Haller Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Haller Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Haller Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Haller Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Haller Middle School a charter school?
No, Haller Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Haller Middle School a Title I school?
No, Haller Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Haller Middle School?
38.3% of students at Haller Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 577
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (360) 618-6400
- Area population (ZIP 98223)
- 46,225
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98223; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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