Arlington Memorial High School is a rural high school in Arlington, Bennington County, Vermont and part of the Arlington School District. In 2018, it had about 220 students and a faculty of 35 teachers.
Serving 202 students in grades 6-12, Arlington Memorial ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arlington Memorial's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Arlington, VT, encompassing approximately 42.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arlington Memorial's student population of 202 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
202 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1941
School Rankings
Arlington Memorial ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Memorial is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Arlington Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlington Memorial's ranking?
Arlington Memorial is ranked #169 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Arlington Memorial often compared to?
Arlington Memorialis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, Southwest Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arlington Memorial?
The graduation rate of Arlington Memorial is 60-79%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 82%.
How many students attend Arlington Memorial?
202 students attend Arlington Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Arlington Memorial students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arlington Memorial?
Arlington Memorial has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arlington Memorial offer ?
Arlington Memorial offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arlington Memorial part of?
Arlington Memorial is part of Arlington School District.
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