Top Rankings
Arlington Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 77 public schools serving 54,912 students in Arlington Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Arlington Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
77 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
54,912 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
3,859 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Arlington Independent School District, which is ranked #816 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#827 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
242 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,666 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
27,186 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
53%
# Black Students
14,243 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
26%
13%
# White Students
8,686 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
16%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
97 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,792 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,965
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
3,613
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,622
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,720
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,730
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,761
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,777
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,667
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,737
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,978
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,278
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,535
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,923
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,606
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,215 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$735 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$781 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,386
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,215
$14,116
Best Arlington Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington College And Career High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 515-3550
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 515-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Arlington Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2224 Southeast Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 515-3550
Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 515-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2121 Margaret Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-1010
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-1010
Grades: PK-6
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy
(Math: 58% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 Kelly Elliott Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-3900
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-3900
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #55.
Ditto Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3001 Quail Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3100
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 734 students
Rank: #66.
Duff Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Lynnwood Dr
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-2000
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #77.
Pearcy Stem Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 E Harris Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 867-5555
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 867-5555
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Rank: #88.
Young J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3200 Woodside
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3400
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 756 students
Rank: #99.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 W Tucker Blvd
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-2300
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 533 students
Rank: #1010.
Little Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3721 Little Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3300
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 736 students
Rank: #1111.
Boles J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 Sw Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-8000
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-8000
Grades: 7-8
| 538 students
Rank: #1212.
West Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2911 Kingswood Blvd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(682) 867-0100
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(682) 867-0100
Grades: PK-6
| 622 students
Rank: #1313.
Bailey J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2411 Winewood
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-0700
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-0700
Grades: 7-8
| 764 students
Rank: #1414.
Ousley J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 S E Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5700
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 865 students
Rank: #1515.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2201 Havenwood Dr
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5200
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #1616.
Martin High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8600
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,670 students
Rank: #1717.
Wimbish World Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Wright St
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-6000
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #1818.
Beckham Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Southeast Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 867-6600
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 867-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #1919.
Turning Point Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2209 N Davis Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3000
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Rank: #2020.
Remynse Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 Fall Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(682) 867-0500
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(682) 867-0500
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #2121.
Fitzgerald Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5201 Creek Valley Dr
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5300
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 550 students
Rank: #2222.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5500 Park Springs Blvd
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-8900
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-8900
Grades: PK-6
| 905 students
Rank: #2323.
Wood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Pimlico Dr
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-1100
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-1100
Grades: PK-6
| 733 students
Rank: #2424.
Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Van Buren Dr
Arlington, TX 76011
(682) 867-3580
Arlington, TX 76011
(682) 867-3580
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #2525.
Barnett J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 Sublett Rd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5000
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 570 students
Rank: #2626.
Ashworth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6700 Silo Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 867-4800
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 867-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
Rank: #2727.
Shackelford J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Fielder Rd
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3600
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 558 students
Rank: #2828.
Farrell Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Paladium Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(682) 867-0300
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(682) 867-0300
Grades: PK-6
| 584 students
Rank: #2929.
Gunn J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 S Fielder Rd
Arlington, TX 76015
(682) 867-5400
Arlington, TX 76015
(682) 867-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #3030.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3621 Roosevelt Dr
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-5500
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 401 students
Rank: #3131.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 E Mayfield Rd
Arlington, TX 76014
(682) 867-1530
Arlington, TX 76014
(682) 867-1530
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #3232.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4915 Red Birch Dr
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5900
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 608 students
Rank: #3333.
Swift Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S Fielder Rd
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-4100
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 562 students
Rank: #3434.
Nichols J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Ascension Blvd
Arlington, TX 76006
(682) 867-2600
Arlington, TX 76006
(682) 867-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 588 students
Rank: #3535.
Bebensee Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Inks Lk Dr
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5100
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 781 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arlington Independent School District?
Arlington Independent School District manages 77 public schools serving 54,912 students.
What is the rank of Arlington Independent School District?
Arlington Independent School District is ranked #816 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington Independent School District?
50% of Arlington Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arlington Independent School District?
Arlington Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Arlington Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,215 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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