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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,637 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
5,637 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Arlington School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 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
0.47
0.69
# American Indian Students
54 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
93 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,005 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
26%
# Black Students
58 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,970 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
70%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
434 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
367
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
371
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
412
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
381
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
444
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
419
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
418
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
416
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
438
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
464
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
424
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
484
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
473
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,926 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,855 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,926
$18,796
Spending / Student
$15,855
$19,246
Best Arlington School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington High 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
| 1,622 students
Rank: #22.
Kent Prairie Elementary 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: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #33.
Presidents Elementary 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
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Haller Middle 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
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Creek Elementary 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
| 677 students
Rank: #66.
Post Middle 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
| 634 students
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Elementary 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
| 500 students
Rank: #88.
Weston High School
Alternative 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
| 118 students
Rank: #99.
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
Alternative 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-11
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arlington Open Doors
Alternative School
4407 172nd St Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6203
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
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 5,637 students.
What is the rank of Arlington School District?
Arlington School District is ranked #126 out of 306 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?
70% of Arlington School District students are White, 18% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Arlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,855 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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