Arlington School District

The Arlington School District is located in Arlington, MA and includes 10 schools that serve 4,548 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Arlington School District spends $12,057 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Arlington School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Arlington School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Arlington School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Arlington School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.