Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools in the 76016 zip code of Arlington, TX, serving grades PK-5 across the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) and the Arlington Classics Academy charter district.
The Arlington Classics Academy -Intermediate and Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas Campus are the top academic performers, consistently ranking in the top 20-30% of Texas elementary schools. Their test scores far exceed state averages, particularly in math and reading. Within the Arlington ISD, Ditto Elementary stands out as a bright spot, ranking in the 78th percentile statewide with strong, consistent performance. Little Elementary serves as a middle-ground school with average performance, while Miller Elementary and Key Elementary face significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 15-20% of the state. Notably, Miller and Key receive the highest per-student funding and have the smallest class sizes, indicating a targeted investment of resources to address their higher levels of economic disadvantage.
A key takeaway is the stark performance gap between the charter schools and traditional public schools, with the ACA campuses dramatically outperforming all others. Another interesting finding is that 5th Grade Science scores are a universal weakness across all six schools, even for the top performers, suggesting a systemic area for improvement. For parents, this data reveals a clear choice: the Arlington Classics Academy offers the highest academic performance, while Ditto Elementary is the strongest traditional public school option. The lower-performing schools, despite receiving more resources, highlight the complex challenges of overcoming socioeconomic factors.
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