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Best Schools in Arlington, IA
Arlington, IA has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,333 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Arlington meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Arlington, IA
The top high schools in Arlington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Fayette Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 333 Students
2. Starmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
3. West Central Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Comm School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
4. Oelwein High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
5. Central Middle School/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Arlington, IA
The top middle schools in Arlington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Starmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
2. North Fayette Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 237 Students
3. Oelwein Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Arlington, IA
The top elementary schools in Arlington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
2. Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 182 Students
3. Wings Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 345 Students
4. West Central Pk - 8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students
5. Starmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
6. Little Husky Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 185 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Arlington, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Arlington, IA has a total population of 696 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Arlington, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Arlington, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Arlington, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Arlington, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Arlington, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Arlington, IA
How many schools are in Arlington, IA?
Arlington, IA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,333 students in total.
How do schools in Arlington perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Arlington score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Arlington meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Arlington?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Arlington
3 of 3 schools in Arlington carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Arlington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.