Arlington Science Focus School vs. Arlington Traditional
Should you attend Arlington Science Focus School or Arlington Traditional? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Arlington Science Focus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Arlington Traditional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Arlington Science Focus School serves 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arlington Traditional ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
549 students
668 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#60 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
84%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
90%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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46
Kindergarten Students
95
96
Grade 1 Students
103
120
Grade 2 Students
102
96
Grade 3 Students
79
96
Grade 4 Students
84
114
Grade 5 Students
86
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
26%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
8%
20%
% White
55%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
9%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
29%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
n/a
