Arlington County Public Schools District
- 1426 NORTH QUINCY ST
- ARLINGTON, VA 22207
- (703) 228-6010
12 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 75.5% | 77.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $18,539 | $10,960 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.4 | 17.3 |
| Number of Schools | 33 | - |
| Number of Students | 19,599 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,271 | - |
District Test Scores
SOL - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 84.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 93.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 89.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 94.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 89.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 87.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 85.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 91.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 83.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 90.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 87.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2008 | 81.0% | 83.0% | |
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 90.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 92.0% | |
| Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 86.0% | |
| Geography Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 84.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 87.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 94.0% | |
| VA & US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 94.0% | |
| World History I Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 91.0% | |
| World History II Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 92.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2009 | 77.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2009 | 77.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 80.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 75.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 84.0% | |
Source: VA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 19,599 | 15.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 971 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,923 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,705 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,646 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,630 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,463 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,404 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,312 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,341 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,273 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,385 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,439 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,459 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,317 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 26 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 2,236 |
| Hispanic | 5,450 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,591 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 9,628 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 10,210 |
| Female | 9,721 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,271 | 15.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 58 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 86 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 540 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 587 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 492 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 99 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 66 |
| Elementary | 24 |
| Secondary | 34 |
| Other | 8 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 36 |
| Library Support Staff | 39 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,440 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 124 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 99 |
| School Administrators | 64 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 146 |
| Student Support Services | 136 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 872 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $419,457,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $358,218,000 | 85.4% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $343,527,000 | 81.9% |
| Other School Systems | $1,539,000 | 0.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $8,240,000 | 2.0% |
| School Lunch | $2,501,000 | 0.6% |
| Rents and Royalties | $239,000 | 0.06% |
| Sale of Property | $50,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $192,000 | 0.05% |
| Private Contributions | $261,000 | 0.06% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,669,000 | 0.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $47,915,000 | 11.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $36,076,000 | 8.6% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $2,502,000 | 0.6% |
| Special Education Programs | $3,054,000 | 0.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,811,000 | 0.4% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $932,000 | 0.2% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $160,000 | 0.04% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $550,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $64,000 | 0.02% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,054,000 | 0.3% |
| Other Programs | $1,712,000 | 0.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $13,324,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,308,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $4,254,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $741,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $88,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $22,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $336,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $641,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $3,390,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Other | $410,000 | 0.10% |
| Direct - Other | $134,000 | 0.03% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $347,342,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $210,432,000 | 60.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $129,784,000 | 37.4% |
| Student Support | $20,604,000 | 4.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $32,278,000 | 7.7% |
| General Administration Support | $8,687,000 | 2.1% |
| School Administration Support | $17,411,000 | 4.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $28,506,000 | 6.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $11,417,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Support Services | $10,881,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $7,126,000 | 2.1% |
| Food Services | $7,126,000 | 1.7% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 75.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,010 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 70 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 140 | 2.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Arlington County Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 33
- Students: 19,599
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,271
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| ABINGDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3035 South Abingdon St
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 441 | 11.9 |  Review This School |
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| ARLINGTON SCIENCE FOCUS SCHOOL | ||||
1501 North Lincoln St
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 504 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL SCHOOL | ||||
 855 North Edison St
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 442 | 17.7 | Review This School |
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| ASHLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5950 North 8th Rd
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 378 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| BARCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
625 South Wakefield St
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 368 | 10.4 | Review This School |
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| BARRETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4401 North Henderson Rd
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 536 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
737 South Carlin Springs Rd
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 354 | 11.7 | Review This School |
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| CARLIN SPRINGS SCHOOL | ||||
5995 South 5th Rd
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 579 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| CLAREMONT IMMERSION SCHOOL | ||||
4700 South Chesterfield Rd
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 508 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| DREW MODEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3500 South 23rd St
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 523 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| FRANCIS SCOTT KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2300 Key Blvd
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 631 | 13.4 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| GLEBE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1770 North Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 459 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| GUNSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2700 South Lang St
Arlington, VA Public | 6-8 | 669 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| HB WOODLAWN SECONDARY PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
4100 Vacation Ln
Arlington, VA Public | Unknown | - | - |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
701 South Highland St
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 399 | 12.2 | Review This School |
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| HOFFMAN-BOSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1415 South Queen St
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 355 | 11.4 | Review This School |
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| JAMESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3700 North Delaware St
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 585 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
125 South Old Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA Public | 6-8 | 611 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| KENMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
200 South Carlin Springs Rd
Arlington, VA Public | 6-8 | 784 | 15.6 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| LONG BRANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
33 North Fillmore St
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 509 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1030 North Mckinley Rd
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 436 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| NOTTINGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5900 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 548 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| OAKRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1414 24th St South
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 561 | 14.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| RANDOLPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1306 South Quincy St
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 410 | 9.8 | Review This School |
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| STRATFORD PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
4102 North Vacation Ln
Arlington, VA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| SWANSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5800 North Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA Public | 6-8 | 879 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2600 North Stuart St
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 634 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION & CAREER CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
816 South Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| TUCKAHOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6550 26th St North
Arlington, VA Public | PK-5 | 582 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4901 South Chesterfield Rd
Arlington, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,623 | 20.2 | Review This School |
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| WASHINGTON LEE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1300 North Quincy St
Arlington, VA Public | 9-12 | 2,063 | 19.3 | Review This School |
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| WILLIAMSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3600 North Harrison St
Arlington, VA Public | 6-8 | 983 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5201 28th St North
Arlington, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,914 | 18.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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