Arlington Traditional

1030 N. Mckinley Road
Arlington, VA 22205
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arlington Traditional ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 5% in VA
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arlington Traditional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Arlington Traditional's student population of 668 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Arlington Traditional ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Traditional is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#60 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
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84%
54%
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90%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
18%
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Black
19%
22%
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White
35%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arlington Traditional's ranking?
Arlington Traditional is ranked #60 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Arlington Traditional often compared to?
Arlington Traditionalis often viewed alongside schools like Innovation Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Arlington Traditional?
668 students attend Arlington Traditional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Arlington Traditional students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlington Traditional?
Arlington Traditional has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arlington Traditional offer ?
Arlington Traditional offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arlington Traditional part of?
Arlington Traditional is part of Arlington Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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