Best Schools in Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA
Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 7,507 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Columbia Heights West meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA
The top high schools in Columbia Heights West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington-liberty High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2715 Students
2. Wakefield High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2766 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA
The top middle schools in Columbia Heights West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenmore Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA
The top elementary schools in Columbia Heights West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barcroft Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
2. Carlin Springs Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA has a total population of 4,419 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA
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 Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA.
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 Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA
How many schools are in Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA?
Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 7,507 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia Heights West perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Columbia Heights West score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Columbia Heights West meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbia Heights West?
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: 66%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations