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Arlington

Massachusetts · Public School District
11
Schools
5,987
Students
$36,380
Per-Pupil Spend
+154% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Arlington is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 5,987 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $36,380 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BrackettKG–05425
Cyrus E DallinKG–05415
HardyKG–05397
John A BishopKG–05401
M Norcross StrattonKG–05435
PeirceKG–05364
ThompsonKG–05502
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gibbs School06–06511
Ottoson Middle07–08922
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Arlington High09–121,527
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Menotomy PreschoolPK–PK88
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,380+154% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
62%
State
32.9%
Local (property tax)
62.2%
Federal
4.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (62%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,987
Students
—
Free Lunch
$36K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $36,380 per pupil — 154% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Arlington?
Arlington has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,987 students.
What is the graduation rate for Arlington?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Arlington spend per student?
Arlington spends $36,380 per pupil — 154% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Arlington?
No, Arlington does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Arlington serve?
Arlington serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Arlington?
The median opportunity score across schools in Arlington is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.