Top Rankings
Arlington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,866 students in Arlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Arlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
5,866 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
470 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Arlington School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 395 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
754 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
13%
7%
# Hispanic Students
378 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
23%
# Black Students
198 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
4,065 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
69%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
443 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
486
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
474
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
471
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
543
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
469
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
509
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
452
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
473
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
433
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
364
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
372
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
362
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
385
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,374 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,677 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$121 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,374
$23,971
Spending / Student
$20,677
$24,732
Best Arlington School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
869 Mass Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3591
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3591
Grades: 9-12
| 1,483 students
Rank: #22.
Brackett
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
66 Eastern Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3705
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3705
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Peirce
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Park Avenue Ext
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3736
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3736
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Gibbs School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-9003
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-9003
Grades: 6
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
John A Bishop
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Columbia Road
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3791
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3791
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Cyrus E Dallin
(Math: 53% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Florence Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3722
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3722
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Ottoson Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
63 Acton Street
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3745
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3745
Grades: 7-8
| 906 students
Rank: #88.
Thompson
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
187 Everett Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3768
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3768
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #99.
M Norcross Stratton
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Mountain Avenue
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3754
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3754
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1010.
Hardy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52 Lake Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3781
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3781
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
869 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3698
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3698
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arlington School District?
Arlington School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,866 students.
What is the rank of Arlington School District?
Arlington School District is ranked #32 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington School District?
69% of Arlington School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arlington School District?
Arlington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Arlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,677 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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