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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,987 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 70% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
5,987 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
488 Teachers
76,902 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 397 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
44%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
751 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
13%
7%
# Hispanic Students
436 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
24%
# Black Students
196 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
4,052 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
68%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
504 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
88
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
486
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
492
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
479
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
488
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
530
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
464
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
511
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
451
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
471
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
382
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
385
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
381
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
379
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,901 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,260 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$121 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,901
$23,913
Spending / Student
$20,260
$24,672
Best Arlington School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
869 Mass Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3591
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3591
Grades: 9-12
| 1,527 students
Rank: #22.
Ottoson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
63 Acton Street
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3745
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3745
Grades: 7-8
| 922 students
Rank: #33.
John A Bishop
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Columbia Road
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3791
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3791
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
M Norcross Stratton
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
180 Mountain Avenue
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3754
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3754
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Gibbs School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-9003
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-9003
Grades: 6
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Hardy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52 Lake Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3781
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3781
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #77.
Cyrus E Dallin
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Florence Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3722
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3722
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #88.
Brackett
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
66 Eastern Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3705
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3705
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #99.
Thompson
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
187 Everett Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3768
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3768
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1010.
Peirce
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Park Avenue Ext
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3736
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3736
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
Menotomy Preschool
Magnet School
17 Irving Street
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3698
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3698
Grades: PK
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arlington School District?
Arlington School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,987 students.
What is the rank of Arlington School District?
Arlington School District is ranked #27 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington School District?
68% of Arlington School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% 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 $20,260 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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