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

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1527 Students

2. Cambridge Rindge And Latin

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students

3. Somerville High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades 6 • 511 Students

2. Ottoson Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 922 Students

3. Putnam Avenue Upper School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students

2. Cyrus E Dallin

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 415 Students

3. John A Bishop

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students

4. Peirce

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students

5. Thompson

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students

6. M Norcross Stratton

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students

7. Hardy

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students

8. Amigos School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students

9. West Somerville Neighborhood

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 371 Students

10. St Agnes School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

11,446

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

75%

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

B+

11.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

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

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,989 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Arlington, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Arlington, MA

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  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 74%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations