Arlington Middle School

Summary:

Arlington Middle School is a public middle school located in Lawrence, MA, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 575 students. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 97.91% Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year.

Arlington Middle School consistently performs below the state and Lawrence district averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.42% of all students at Arlington Middle School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 15.33% in the Lawrence district and 39.17% statewide. The school has been ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Massachusetts middle schools for the past several years, with a ranking between 435-452 out of 487-501 middle schools in the state.

When comparing Arlington Middle School to other middle schools in the Lawrence district, such as Parthum Middle School and Spark Academy, the academic performance gap is significant. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Parthum Middle School had 24.13% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to only 10.42% at Arlington Middle School. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, which is comparable to or better than the nearby Lawrence district schools, Arlington Middle School's academic outcomes remain persistently low.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 150 Arlington Street
       Lawrence, MA  01841


(978) 975-5930

District: Lawrence

SchoolDigger Rank:
441st of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,778 Help


Students who attend Arlington Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lawrence High School

Feeder schools for Arlington Middle School:

Elementary:    Arlington Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  588

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.3%
White:
1.7%
Two or more races:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.7% Help


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Compare Details Arlington Middle School ranks worse than 89.5% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Lawrence School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.3%), White (1.7%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arlington Middle School is 14. 5 middle schools in the Lawrence School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arlington Middle School is $15,778. 4 middle schools in the Lawrence School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arlington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Middle School 441st of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Arlington Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lawrence:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence 340th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arlington Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Arlington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 3.32 390th 399 2.3%
2007 1.87 396th 399 0.8%
2008 1.98 402nd 407 1.2%
2009 2.76 399th 409 2.4%
2010 4.54 417th 434 3.9%
2011 2.37 442nd 449 1.6%
2012 4.72 436th 455 4.2%
2013 5.44 436th 455 4.2%
2014 9.94 415th 455 8.8%
2015 5.74 423rd 441 4.1%
2016 16.03 416th 482 13.7%
2017 10.50 447th 487 8.2%
2018 10.36 438th 484 9.5%
2019 13.78 435th 498 12.7%
2021 12.28 446th 501 11.0%
2022 11.51 452nd 497 9.1%
2023 13.57 438th 501 12.6%
2024 13.77 441st 493 10.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arlington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.49 93rd 127 26.8%
2019 44.41 55th 138 60.1%
2021 34.63 98th 135 27.4%
2022 42.58 70th 154 54.5%
2023 38.99 94th 155 39.4%
2024 37.90 115th 180 36.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Arlington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.05 409th 467 12.4%
2019 29.14 381st 484 21.3%
2021 22.67 415th 489 15.1%
2022 18.76 437th 503 13.1%
2023 24.34 364th 444 18.0%
2024 21.44 390th 441 11.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arlington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.59 372nd 438 15.1%
2019 26.95 361st 452 20.1%
2021 22.95 390th 462 15.6%
2022 18.69 425th 489 13.1%
2023 23.31 394th 481 18.1%
2024 22.00 390th 469 16.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Arlington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.78 440th 463 5.0%
2019 14.58 420th 478 12.1%
2021 15.63 413th 483 14.5%
2022 11.70 452nd 494 8.5%
2023 13.75 434th 489 11.2%
2024 14.64 425th 481 11.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Arlington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.46 393rd 417 5.8%
2019 23.04 344th 424 18.9%
2021 30.37 291st 431 32.5%
2022 30.67 292nd 445 34.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Arlington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.87 419th 466 10.1%
2019 12.85 430th 478 10.0%
2021 10.14 454th 485 6.4%
2022 12.04 457th 497 8.0%
2023 13.77 433rd 489 11.5%
2024 13.37 435th 483 9.9%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Arlington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.68 441st 491 10.2%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Arlington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.32 308th 339 9.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arlington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.73 234th 309 24.3%
2019 32.38 225th 322 30.1%
2021 27.09 260th 335 22.4%
2022 25.61 296th 368 19.6%
2023 29.50 264th 364 27.5%
2024 29.05 272nd 378 28.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Arlington Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 15 7 0 472 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2007 20 12 0 458 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2008 17 14 0 455 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2009 14 15 0 421 0 0 0 0 450
2010 9 9 0 461 0 0 0 0 479
2011 10 4 0 477 0 0 0 0 491
2012 10 4 0 443 0 0 0 0 457
2013 9 4 0 468 0 0 1 0 482
2014 7 6 0 470 0 0 0 0 483
2015 8 8 0 504 0 0 0 0 520
2016 10 7 0 532 0 0 0 0 549
2017 10 4 0 556 0 0 1 0 571
2018 10 4 0 571 0 0 1 0 586
2019 12 2 0 597 1 0 2 3 617
2020 8 3 0 573 1 0 1 3 589
2021 10 5 0 565 1 0 1 2 584
2022 9 3 0 547 1 0 2 1 563
2023 7 3 0 563 0 0 2 0 575
2024 10 2 0 572 0 0 3 1 588

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arlington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 494 41.5 11.9 89.5
2007 490 40.0 12.3 88.2
2008 486 32.0 15.2 87
2009 450 33.0 13.6 94.2
2010 479 37.0 12.9 93.3
2011 491 38.6 12.7 96.1
2012 457 38.9 11.7 93.7
2013 482 37.0 13.0 90.5
2014 483 37.1 13.0 95.4
2015 520 38.0 13.6 93.7
2016 549 40.0 13.7 n/a
2017 571 39.0 14.6 n/a
2018 586 39.0 15.0 n/a
2019 617 39.0 15.8 n/a
2020 589 41.0 14.3 n/a
2021 584 43.7 13.3 n/a
2022 563 45.0 12.5 n/a
2023 575 47.1 12.2 n/a
2024 588 41.8 14.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arlington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 494 41.5 11.9 89.5
2007 490 40.0 12.3 88.2
2008 486 32.0 15.2 87
2009 450 33.0 13.6 94.2
2010 479 37.0 12.9 93.3
2011 491 38.6 12.7 96.1
2012 457 38.9 11.7 93.7
2013 482 37.0 13.0 90.5
2014 483 37.1 13.0 95.4
2015 520 38.0 13.6 93.7
2016 549 40.0 13.7 n/a
2017 571 39.0 14.6 n/a
2018 586 39.0 15.0 n/a
2019 617 39.0 15.8 n/a
2020 589 41.0 14.3 n/a
2021 584 43.7 13.3 n/a
2022 563 45.0 12.5 n/a
2023 575 47.1 12.2 n/a
2024 588 41.8 14.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arlington Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $932 (6.7%) $12,982 (93.3%) $13,914
2020 $692 (4.8%) $13,730 (95.2%) $14,422
2021 $1,530 (9.7%) $14,248 (90.3%) $15,778

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arlington Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 435th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 438th of 501 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Middle School)269.8
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)2915.5
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Middle School)168
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)2315.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Arlington Middle School)258
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Lawrence)2615.9
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Middle School)2810.7
 17.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)3417.9
 16.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Middle School)1810.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)3414.4
 19.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Middle School)2417.3
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)2918.9
 10.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Middle School)3820.9
 17.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)3618.6
 17.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Middle School)2012.6
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)2724.2
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Middle School)2215.2
 6.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)3318.2
 14.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Arlington Middle School)1212.6
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Lawrence)2317
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Arlington Middle School)2412.8
 11.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lawrence)3018.3
 11.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Arlington Middle School)2414.1
 9.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lawrence)3117.3
 13.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Arlington Middle School)1710.7
 6.4%
   All Grades Science (Lawrence)2516.5
 8.5%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students617575
 6.8%
African American23
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic597563
 5.7%
Pacific Islander00
White127
 41.7%
Two or More Races22


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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 588 students attended Arlington Middle School.

Arlington Middle School ranks in the bottom 10.5% of Massachusetts middle schools.

Students who attend Arlington Middle School usually go on to attend Lawrence High School

Students at Arlington Middle School are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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