Elementary Schools in Arlington


Summary:

The Arlington school district in Massachusetts is home to 8 high-performing elementary schools that consistently deliver strong academic outcomes for their students. These schools, which serve grades K-5, are part of a district ranked 24th out of 348 districts in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area are John A Bishop, which ranks 38th out of 906 schools in Massachusetts and boasts exceptional test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Similarly, Peirce and Cyrus E Dallin are also high-performing, ranking 36th and 58th, respectively, and demonstrating strong academic achievement across multiple subjects.

The Arlington elementary schools generally have high spending per student, ranging from $16,024 to $17,743, and low student-teacher ratios, between 10.8 and 12.8 students per teacher. While most schools in the district perform well above the state average, there is some variation in test scores and rankings, with Brackett and Hardy having slightly lower proficiency rates compared to the top-performing schools. The data set also includes Menotomy Preschool, which serves pre-kindergarten students with a high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio.

District Detail

 869 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476-0002

 (781) 316-3501

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 348 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 6,113

Primary Schools: 7
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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