Arlington Science Focus School
Tel:
(703)228-7670
- Arlington Science Focus School serves 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Arlington Science Focus School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Arlington Science Focus School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Arlington Science Focus School's student population of 681 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 681 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Arlington Science Focus School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,801 schools in Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arlington Science Focus School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #87 out of 1801 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 26% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 16% |
| Black | 9% | 22% |
| White | 47% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arlington Science Focus School is Washington-lee High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jefferson Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Francis Scott Key Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington Washington-lee High School Grades: 9-12 | 2437 students
0.3 miles
1301 N Stafford St
Arlington, VA 22201
(703)228-6200 0.3 9-12 2437 - Arlington New Directions Alternative H.s. Program Alternative School
0.6 miles
2847 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
(703)228-2117 0.6 n/a n/a - Arlington Stratford Program Special Education School
0.8 miles
4102 N. Vacation Ln.
Arlington, VA 22207
(703)228-6440 0.8 n/a n/a - Arlington Francis Scott Key Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 739 students
0.9 miles
2300 Key Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
(703)228-4210 0.9 PK-5 739 - Arlington Glebe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 625 students
0.9 miles
1770 N. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207
(703)228-6280 0.9 PK-5 625
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