Summary:
Zip code 76017 in Arlington, Texas, is home to nine schools serving elementary and middle school grades, offering a mix of traditional public and charter options across four districts: Arlington Independent School District (Isd), Mansfield Independent School District (Isd), Arlington Classics Academy, and International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas).
The clear academic standout is Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy, an elementary school consistently ranking in the top 15% of Texas schools with test scores far exceeding state averages. Among middle schools, Arlington Classics Academy - Middle leads with an 88th percentile state ranking and the lowest free/reduced lunch rate in the area. In contrast, the two International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) schools—both elementary and middle—are the lowest-performing in the zip code, ranking in the bottom 20-30% statewide. Boles J H stands out for its exceptional advanced coursework, with Algebra I and Biology EOC proficiency rates near 100%, far above district and state norms. A remarkable turnaround story is Glenn Harmon Elementary, which jumped from the 5th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 67th percentile in 2025-2026, suggesting successful interventions.
Key metrics reveal wide economic diversity, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 26.13% at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle to 85.68% at Iltexas Arlington Middle. Spending per student averages $9,728, with the highest spending at Glenn Harmon Elementary ($11,526) and Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy ($11,400), both in Mansfield Independent School District (Isd). A concerning trend is the "middle school cliff" in math, where proficiency drops in 6th grade at schools like Moore Elementary and Wood Elementary, indicating a challenging transition. Overall, families in 76017 have diverse options, but performance varies significantly by school and district.
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