Arlington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 397 students in grades PK-5 in the Tacoma School District in Tacoma, Washington. Despite its diverse student population, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Washington elementary schools and struggles with low academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas.
Arlington Elementary's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the Tacoma School District and Washington state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.02% of Arlington students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 45.84% in the district and 52.63% statewide. In math, the proficiency rate was just 19.89%, compared to 31.55% in the district and 41.68% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American and White students, raising concerns about equity.
When compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Fern Hill Elementary, Mann Elementary, and Larchmont Elementary, Arlington Elementary's performance is consistently among the lowest. The school's high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.42% to 72.06%, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges, as research has shown a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes.
In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Arlington Elementary School.
Students at Arlington Elementary School are 28% White, 25% Hispanic, 19% African American, 13% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.
Arlington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.5% of Washington elementary schools.
Students who attend Arlington Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Gray Middle SchoolHigh : Mount Tahoma High School
Tacoma School District