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 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,506 students in Arlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Arlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
5,506 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
312 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Arlington School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.68
# American Indian Students
55 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
100 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
929 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
26%
# Black Students
53 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,931 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
71%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
420 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
340
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
393
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
371
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
425
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
408
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
399
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
407
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
436
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
455
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
435
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
494
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
398
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
504
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,305 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,232 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,305
$18,857
Spending / Student
$16,232
$19,309
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: 34% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18821 Crown Ridge Blvd
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6300
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,661 students
Rank: #22.
Kent Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8110 207th St Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6260
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6260
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Presidents Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 East Third
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6240
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6240
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Haller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. First
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6400
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1216 E 5th
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6270
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6270
Grades: K-5
| 660 students
Rank: #66.
Post Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 E. 5th St
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6450
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8213 Eaglefield Dr
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6230
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6230
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #88.
Weston High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4407 172nd Street Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6340
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6340
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #99.
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 E 5th
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6440
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6440
Grades: K-8
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arlington Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4407 172nd St Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6203
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arlington Special Educ School
Magnet School
315 N French Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arlington School District?
Arlington School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,506 students.
What is the rank of Arlington School District?
Arlington School District is ranked #127 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 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 Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington School District?
71% of Arlington School District students are White, 17% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Arlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,232 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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