Arlington School District

The Arlington School District in Washington state consists of 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's academic performance varies, with some standout schools like Kent Prairie Elementary and Eagle Creek Elementary consistently outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency. In contrast, Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center struggles with low proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels.

The data also reveals a significant disparity in academic performance between the top-performing elementary schools and the lower-performing middle and high schools, particularly Weston High School, which has a high dropout rate of 21.5% and a much lower 4-year graduation rate of 58.8% compared to the 91.2% rate at Arlington High School. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Weston High School and Arlington Open Doors, tend to have lower academic proficiency, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes.

The wide range in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools indicates that resource allocation may be a factor in the observed performance differences. Additionally, the low graduation rates and high dropout rates at Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center and Arlington Open Doors suggest that these alternative schools may face unique challenges in supporting student success. Overall, the Arlington School District has a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools, with the top elementary schools standing out as bright spots in the district.