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Arlington

Public | PK-5 | 279 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 18, 2013

Great school has changed a lot over the years one of the best schools in tacoma
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2010

My only complaint would be that the principal doesn't really engage with the parents or the children. It's really strange. He does engage with his staff though.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2006

This review pertains to the first grade program at Arlington Elementary during academic year 05-06. The teachers are truly devoted to their job; however school and district administration are not dedicated to the faculty. Our son is one of 29 students in the first grade, and the school has continued to accept more students into the class. We've spoken to the teacher-- she has no TA or other assistance for her classroom. During parent-teacher conference the teacher advised us the district and local administration has no motivation since the majority of the parents are apethetic to their kid's situation at school. The school has a high transient student base. Staffing is not expected to increase hence there is little likelyhood the student/teacher ratio will improve. Our son has been subjected to violence at school. Due to the teacher's overload we observed our son's academic progress was initially delayed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2003

This school definitely raised the standards for what I expect from teachers. My sons 3rd grade teacher Mr.Freeburg was an excellent example of leadership and success. He always pushed the students to help them excel and supported them in all areas. He was in contact with us anytime he had a question or needed our help at home. There was never any worries as to whether or not my sons needs were being met. Awesome teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
57%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
41%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
57%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
0%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students29%
Female25%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White38%
Low income31%
Not low incomen/a
Special education31%
Not special education28%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students38%
Female44%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White43%
Low income39%
Not low incomen/a
Special education31%
Not special education41%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students27%
Female37%
Male20%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income26%
Not low incomen/a
Special education8%
Not special education32%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students35%
Female63%
Male17%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income31%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education46%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students31%
Female53%
Male17%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White44%
Low income28%
Not low incomen/a
Special education8%
Not special education38%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students32%
Female35%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White35%
Low income33%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education34%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female70%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Low income61%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education62%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students29%
Female35%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White35%
Low income30%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education34%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 47% 64%
Black 28% 6%
Hispanic 15% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 9%
Native American 2% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 78%N/A42%
Special education 15%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 1%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 13N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 12N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 67%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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3002 South 72nd St
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 571-1863

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