Arlington School District

The Arlington School District in Vermont is home to two schools: Fisher School, an elementary school, and Arlington Memorial, a high school. While Arlington Memorial is a strong performer, ranking 7th out of 55 Vermont high schools, Fisher Elementary has struggled, ranking in the bottom quarter of Vermont elementary schools in recent years.

The data reveals stark contrasts between the two schools. Arlington Memorial outperforms the state averages on 6th grade ELA and math tests, while Fisher Elementary's 3rd-5th grade ELA and math scores are well below the state averages. Both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting they serve an economically disadvantaged population. Interestingly, Fisher Elementary spends more per student ($16,226) than Arlington Memorial ($12,607), but this higher spending does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes.

The lack of racial diversity in both schools, with over 90% white student populations, is also noteworthy and worth further investigation. Overall, the data highlights significant disparities in academic performance between the two schools in the Arlington School District, raising questions about the root causes and potential solutions to address the challenges faced by Fisher Elementary.