Best Schools in Arlington, MA
Arlington, MA has a total of 22 schools including 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 11,446 students attend Arlington, MA schools. On average, schools in Arlington score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Arlington greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Arlington, MA
Arlington, MA has 5 high schools with 5,134 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Arlington score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Arlington greatly exceed expectations.
1. Arlington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1527 Students
2. Cambridge Rindge And Latin
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students
3. Somerville High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Somerville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
Best Middle Schools in Arlington, MA
Arlington, MA has 4 middle schools with 2,055 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Arlington score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Arlington exceed expectations.
1. Gibbs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades 6 • 511 Students
2. Ottoson Middle
SchoolGrade
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Arlington • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 922 Students
3. Putnam Avenue Upper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Arlington, MA
Arlington, MA has 13 elementary schools with 4,257 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Arlington score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Arlington greatly exceed expectations.
1. Brackett
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
2. Cyrus E Dallin
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 415 Students
3. John A Bishop
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students
4. Peirce
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
5. Thompson
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students
6. M Norcross Stratton
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
7. Hardy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
8. Amigos School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students
9. West Somerville Neighborhood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 371 Students
10. St Agnes School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Agnes School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 302 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Arlington, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Arlington, MA has a total population of 46,272 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Arlington, MA
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, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Arlington, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Arlington, MA.
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, MA Internet Health Assessment.
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