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Arlington School District


At a glance
119thof 247 Washington districts▲ 13
Better than 51% of Washington districts
315 N French Ave
Arlington, WA 98223-1317
·(360) 618-6203·All Washington district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 51.8% of districts
11
Schools
5,588
Students
Top rankedKent Prairie Elementary383rd of 1,160 Washington elementary schools
Biggest riser
Presidents Elementary up 198 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Weston High School 9.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Arlington School District in Washington serves about 5,600 students across ten public schools, including five elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools, with a mix of traditional and alternative programs.

Families will find a district of contrasts, where some schools excel while others face significant challenges. Top performers include Kent Prairie Elementary, the highest-ranked elementary school with particularly strong science scores, and Arlington High School, which boasts a strong graduation rate of over 90%. However, the alternative high schools, Weston High School and Arlington Open Doors, have very low graduation rates, creating a stark divide in student outcomes within the same district.

Key areas for parents to note are a consistent decline in math scores as students move from elementary to middle school, with Post Middle School showing a concerning drop in ranking. On a positive note, the district's overall graduation rate exceeds the state average, and science performance is often a strength. The wide range in per-student spending between schools, which does not clearly correlate with better results, suggests families should look beyond simple metrics to understand each school's specific approach and support systems.

Ranking:
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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.

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