Arlington Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Arlington Elementary School serves 339 students in grades 2-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(12-13)
36%
61%
(12-13)
19%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
97%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Arlington Elementary School?
339 students attend Arlington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Arlington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arlington Elementary School offer ?
Arlington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Arlington Elementary School part of?
Arlington Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.

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