Arlington School District

District Spending

The Arlington School District spends $13,340 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 36% 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 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Arlington School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

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.