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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 22206


At a glance
5
Schools
5,498
Students
Top rankedClaremont Immersion412th of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools
Biggest riser
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary up 54 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary 10 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 22206 zip code in Arlington, Virginia is home to 4 schools - 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with Gunston Middle School standing out as the highest-performing school in the area, while the elementary schools show more varied results.

Gunston Middle School impresses with consistently high test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to the other schools. In contrast, Abingdon Elementary and Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary lag behind in academic performance, despite having higher spending per student. Claremont Immersion Elementary stands out as the strongest performer among the elementary schools, with test scores exceeding district and state averages in most subjects.

The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges facing the elementary schools, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 35.37% to 71.41%. This may contribute to the lower academic performance observed at some of the schools. Additionally, the wide range in student-teacher ratios, from 9:1 at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary to 15.9:1 at Claremont Immersion, could be an important factor in the schools' academic outcomes. Overall, the analysis provides valuable insights into the strengths and challenges of the schools within the Arlington County Public Schools district in the 22206 zip code.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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