Arlington Community Middle School

120 E Walnut St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 259 students in grades 7-8, Arlington Community Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arlington Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Arlington Community Middle School's student population of 259 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
259 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Arlington Community Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Community Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1762 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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2%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arlington Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arlington Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
19%
14%
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Black
74%
13%
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White
4%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Arlington Community Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arlington Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arlington Community Middle School's ranking?
Arlington Community Middle School is ranked #1762 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Arlington Community Middle School?
259 students attend Arlington Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Arlington Community Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlington Community Middle School?
Arlington Community Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arlington Community Middle School offer ?
Arlington Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Arlington Community Middle School part of?
Arlington Community Middle School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Arlington Community Middle School located?
Arlington Community Middle School is located in the St Joseph Historic Neighborhood neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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