Arlington Science Focus School

Summary:

Arlington Science Focus School is an exceptional elementary school in Arlington, Virginia that serves 549 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a strong focus on science, the school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, outperforming both the Arlington County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in academic performance.

Key factors that set Arlington Science Focus School apart include its outstanding academic performance, with 86.92% of 3rd graders, 92.77% of 4th graders, and 85.19% of 5th graders proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to the district's 76.71%, 78.52%, and 78.53%, respectively. The school is ranked 75th out of 1,114 elementary schools in Virginia and receives a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance is particularly strong for White and multi-racial students, ranking 34th and 15th in the state, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 12.39% and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.4.

While Arlington Science Focus School outperforms the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Cardinal Elementary and Glebe Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and high statewide rankings, suggesting a high-quality education system in the Arlington area. The school's diverse student population and focus on equity and inclusion are also noteworthy, though there may be opportunities to provide additional support for Hispanic students and English Language Learners.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1501 Lincoln Street
Arlington, VA 22201

(703) 228-7670

District: Arlington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
75^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 549

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.2%

Asian:

16.0%

Two or more races:

12.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.4%

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Compare Details Arlington Science Focus School ranks better than 93.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.5. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arlington Science Focus School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Science Focus School 75^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Arlington Science Focus School in the ranking list.)

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Arlington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington County Public Schools 26^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Arlington Science Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.41	84^th	1114	92.5%
2024	87.50	75^th	1114	93.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Arlington Science Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.07	8^th	245	96.7%
2024	88.54	15^th	247	93.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arlington Science Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.80	76^th	300	74.7%
2024	81.72	38^th	306	87.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arlington Science Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.68	144^th	1036	86.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Arlington Science Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.05	61^st	1100	94.5%
2024	86.94	78^th	1098	92.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Arlington Science Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.78	61^st	324	81.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Arlington Science Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.54	119^th	1093	89.1%
2024	85.58	93^rd	1101	91.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Arlington Science Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.47	29^th	230	87.4%
2024	74.55	45^th	238	81.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arlington Science Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.25	330^th	580	43.1%

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Rank History for White students at Arlington Science Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.40	28^th	984	97.2%
2024	86.65	34^th	979	96.5%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	258	33	69	43	2	0	51	0	456
2023	303	43	88	44	2	0	69	0	549

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arlington Science Focus School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	456	33.0	13.8	n/a
2023	549	44.0	12.4	12.4

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 Science Focus School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	456	33.0	13.8	n/a
2023	549	44.0	12.4	12.4

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arlington Science Focus School	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 Lincoln Street	Arlington	22201	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 228-7670	549	44	12.4	12.4%	303 (55.2%)	43 (7.8%)	44 (8.0%)	88 (16.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (12.6%)	87.5	75^th of 1114 public elementary schools	93.3%		87.4	84^th of 1114 public elementary schools	92.5%	9	86.9	92.8	85.2	84.0	89.4	92.4	84.0	97.4
Innovation Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2300 Key Blvd	Arlington	22201	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 228-7670	470	36	13.2	36.6%	158 (33.6%)	80 (17.0%)	78 (16.6%)	101 (21.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (10.9%)	75.5	272^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	75.6%		74.6	273^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	75.5%	1	82.4	80.3	79.5	80.8	85.1	80.3	77.5	83.6	$11,228	$75	$11,154
Glebe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1770 N. Glebe Road	Arlington	22207	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 228-6280	530	38	14.0	13.2%	307 (57.9%)	27 (5.1%)	91 (17.2%)	53 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.8%)	91.3	31^st of 1114 public elementary schools	97.2%		93.4	15^th of 1114 public elementary schools	98.7%	16	85.4	96.3	95.2	91.6	88.1	92.7	95.1	97.4	$12,665	$62	$12,604
Long Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	33 N Fillmore St	Arlington	22201	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 228-4220	399	36	11.2	32.1%	185 (46.4%)	40 (10.0%)	93 (23.3%)	49 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.0%)	65.4	421^st of 1114 public elementary schools	62.2%		77	245^th of 1114 public elementary schools	78.0%	176	72.7	79.0	72.3	73.9	75.7	79.6	82.5	69.8	$18,805	$00	$18,805
Escuela Key Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	855 N. Edison Street	Arlington	22205	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 228-4210	618	47	13.2	32.5%	186 (30.1%)	11 (1.8%)	348 (56.3%)	22 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.1%)	66.3	408^th of 1114 public elementary schools	63.4%		62.3	442^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	60.3%	34	78.7	69.9	81.1	65.6	84.3	82.9	77.5	71.9	$11,100	$00	$11,100
Barrett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4401 N Henderson Rd	Arlington	22203	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 228-6288	538	58	9.3	74.3%	134 (24.9%)	49 (9.1%)	292 (54.3%)	28 (5.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.9%)	25.8	888^th of 1114 public elementary schools	20.3%		33.6	808^th of 1114 public elementary schools	27.5%	80	45.7	59.3	67.4	59.3	48.8	62.0	63.1	55.3	$16,492	$542	$15,950
Taylor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 N Stuart St	Arlington	22207	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 228-6275	539	57	9.4	8.0%	346 (64.2%)	24 (4.5%)	60 (11.1%)	42 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (12.1%)	89.6	54^th of 1114 public elementary schools	95.2%		85.7	110^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.1%	56	87.5	90.4	92.6	90.3	84.3	94.0	94.6	90.4	$11,658	$77	$11,581
Alice West Fleet Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	115 S Old Glebe Road	Arlington	22204	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 228-5820	614	69	8.9	35.7%	224 (36.5%)	105 (17.1%)	189 (30.8%)	63 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.0%)	62.4	460^th of 1114 public elementary schools	58.7%		65.9	400^th of 1114 public elementary schools	64.1%	60	83.3	80.6	70.5	68.0	66.7	87.0	81.3	57.5	$12,988	$140	$12,847
Montessori Public School Of Arlington	Public	PK, KG-5	701 S Highland Street	Arlington	22204	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 228-8871	499	32	15.5	27.7%	193 (38.7%)	80 (16.0%)	103 (20.6%)	59 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (12.8%)	79.4	220^th of 1114 public elementary schools	80.3%		82	175^th of 1114 public elementary schools	84.3%	45	72.0	89.5	96.6	88.1	78.4	90.7	100.0	71.1	$13,156	$00	$13,156
Barcroft Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	625 S Wakefield St	Arlington	22204	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 228-5838	477	47	10.1	75.5%	125 (26.2%)	51 (10.7%)	254 (53.2%)	22 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.2%)	52.8	580^th of 1114 public elementary schools	47.9%		43.1	692^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	37.9%	112	71.6	66.7	74.7	78.7	61.5	61.9	81.2	62.5	$17,867	$707	$17,159

Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Science Focus School

What district is Arlington Science Focus School in?

Arlington County Public Schools

How many students attend Arlington Science Focus School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended Arlington Science Focus School.

Is Arlington Science Focus School a good school?

Yes. Arlington Science Focus School ranks in the top 6.7% of Virginia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Arlington Science Focus School?

Students at Arlington Science Focus School are 55% White, 16% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 8% African American.

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