Arlington School District

315 N French Ave
Arlington, WA 98223-1317
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Arlington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,397 students in Arlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Arlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
5,397 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
314 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Arlington School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WA)
#87 out of 306 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Arlington   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
50%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arlington   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
66%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arlington   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
91%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Arlington   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.68
# American Indian Students
62 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
91 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
815 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
25%
# Black Students
64 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,926 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
73%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
417 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
30
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
338
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
358
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
409
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
389
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
391
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
383
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
439
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
434
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
419
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
487
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
390
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
449
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
481
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,635 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,560 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Arlington   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$89 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Arlington   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,635
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Arlington   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,560
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Arlington   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Arlington School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kent Prairie Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8110 207th St Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6260
Grades: K-6
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Arlington High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18821 Crown Ridge Blvd
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,665 students
Rank: #33.
Presidents Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
505 East Third
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6240
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8213 Eaglefield Dr
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6230
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Haller Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 E. First
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle Creek Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1216 E 5th
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6270
Grades: K-6
| 626 students
Rank: #77.
Post Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1220 E. 5th St
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #88.
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 E 5th
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6440
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: #99.
Weston High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4407 172nd Street Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6340
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arlington Open Doors
Alternative School
4407 172nd St Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 N French Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arlington School District?
Arlington School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,397 students.
What is the rank of Arlington School District?
Arlington School District is ranked #79 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington School District?
73% of Arlington School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arlington School District?
Arlington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Arlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,560 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 5,397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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