Best Public Schools in Arlington, WA


Summary:

The city of Arlington, Washington is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and student outcomes across the district, with some standout schools like Arlington High School and Eagle Creek Elementary performing much better than others like Lakewood High School and Cougar Creek Elementary.

Arlington High School, the largest high school in the district, stands out with strong test scores and a high 91.2% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, the small Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center struggles with an alarmingly high 62.9% dropout rate and a low 29.6% four-year graduation rate. The data also suggests a correlation between poverty, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and lower academic performance across the district.

Overall, the Arlington school district exhibits significant disparities in educational outcomes, with some schools performing exceptionally well while others, particularly those serving more economically disadvantaged populations, lag behind. Further analysis would be needed to fully understand the drivers behind these trends and identify opportunities for improvement across the Arlington School District and the Lakewood School District.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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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