Top 3 Best Arlington Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 604 students in Arlington, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Arlington, IA are Starmont Elementary School, Starmont Middle School and Starmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Arlington, IA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Starmont Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Starmont Middle School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
Starmont High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arlington, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Arlington, IA are Starmont Elementary School, Starmont Middle School and Starmont High School.
How many public schools are located in Arlington, IA?
3 public schools are located in Arlington, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington, IA?
Arlington, IA minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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