Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Arlington County School District (2026) - Arlington, VA
Public School Review - Established 2003

Arlington County School District

2110 Washington Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22204
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Tel: (703) 228-6010
www.apsva.us

Top Rankings

Arlington County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 6,083 students in Arlington County School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public middle schools in Virginia.
Public Middle Schools in Arlington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
42 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
27,950 Students
315,424 Students
# Teachers
2,113 Teachers
23,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeArlington County School DistrictVirginia
62,064372
72,080449
81,939451
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Arlington County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (VA)
#20 out of 132 school districts
(Top 20%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearArlington County School District
2023#20
2022#23
2021#23
2019#22
2018#14
2017#14
2016#9
2015#11
2014#8
2013#11
2012#25
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

76%
68%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearArlington County School DistrictVirginia
202376%68%
202165%54%
201987%82%
201777%72%
201686%80%
201586%79%
201482%74%
201380%71%
201279%68%
201187%86%
201086%87%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(20-21)
77%
69%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearArlington County School DistrictVirginia
202177%69%
201983%78%
201786%80%
201686%80%
201586%79%
201481%74%
201380%74%
201289%89%
201190%88%
201090%89%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(20-21)
69%
59%
89%
89%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearArlington County School DistrictVirginia
202389%89%
202289%89%
202191%89%
202086%89%
201987%87%
201885%88%
201783%87%
201683%87%
201585%86%
201487%85%
201384%85%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.71

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearArlington County School DistrictVirginia
20240.710.72
20230.710.71
20220.710.70
20210.700.70
20200.690.68
20190.690.68
20180.690.67
20170.690.67
20160.690.68
20150.690.66
20140.690.66
20130.690.65
20120.690.64
20110.700.64
20100.670.62
20090.670.60
20080.680.60
20070.680.59
20060.680.58
20050.690.57
20040.690.55
20030.690.55
20020.690.53
20010.690.52
20000.690.51
19990.700.51
19980.700.50
19970.700.49
19960.700.48
19950.700.49
19940.690.47
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearArlington County School DistrictVirginia
20249%8%
20239%7%
20229%7%
20219%8%
202010%7%
201910%7%
201810%7%
201710%7%
201610%8%
20159%6%
20149%7%
201310%7%
201210%6%
201111%7%
201012%7%
200912%7%
200812%6%
200712%6%
200611%6%
200511%6%
200411%6%
200311%5%
200211%5%
200110%4%
200010%4%
199910%4%
199811%4%
199710%4%
199611%3%
199510%4%
199410%3%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic
31%
18%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearArlington County School DistrictVirginia
202430%19%
202330%19%
202229%18%
202129%18%
202028%16%
201928%16%
201829%15%
201729%15%
201629%14%
201529%14%
201429%13%
201329%12%
201229%12%
201130%11%
201027%10%
200928%10%
200827%10%
200728%9%
200630%8%
200532%7%
200433%6%
200334%7%
200234%5%
200134%5%
200032%4%
199932%4%
199831%4%
199731%3%
199630%3%
199530%3%
199428%3%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black
11%
21%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearArlington County School DistrictVirginia
202411%22%
202311%22%
202211%22%
202110%22%
202010%22%
201910%22%
201810%23%
201710%23%
201610%23%
201511%23%
201411%23%
201311%23%
201211%24%
201111%24%
201013%26%
200913%26%
200814%27%
200714%27%
200614%27%
200514%27%
200414%27%
200314%27%
200214%27%
200115%27%
200016%27%
199917%27%
199817%27%
199717%27%
199617%27%
199518%26%
199418%26%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White
41%
46%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearArlington County School DistrictVirginia
202442%44%
202343%45%
202243%46%
202144%46%
202046%49%
201946%49%
201846%50%
201746%50%
201646%50%
201546%52%
201446%52%
201346%53%
201245%54%
201144%54%
201048%57%
200947%57%
200847%57%
200746%58%
200645%59%
200543%60%
200442%61%
200341%61%
200241%63%
200141%64%
200042%65%
199941%65%
199841%65%
199742%66%
199642%67%
199542%67%
199444%68%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearArlington County School DistrictVirginia
20248%7%
20237%7%
20228%7%
20218%6%
20206%6%
20196%6%
20185%5%
20175%5%
20165%5%
20155%5%
20145%5%
20134%5%
20125%4%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,733 is higher than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,534 is higher than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$635 MM
$19,496 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearArlington County School DistrictVirginia
2023$635 MM$50 MM
2022$643 MM$48 MM
2021$635 MM$50 MM
2020$643 MM$48 MM
2019$624 MM$48 MM
2018$612 MM$46 MM
2017$585 MM$44 MM
2016$566 MM$43 MM
2015$428 MM$42 MM
2014$500 MM$41 MM
2012$445 MM$41 MM
2011$452 MM$40 MM
2010$428 MM$42 MM
2009$424 MM$43 MM
2008$419 MM$43 MM
2007$404 MM$42 MM
2006$368 MM$37 MM
2005$346 MM$33 MM
2004$326 MM$31 MM
2003$303 MM$33 MM
2002$275 MM$29 MM
2001$254 MM$28 MM
2000$236 MM$27 MM
1999$222 MM$25 MM
1998$204 MM$23 MM
1997$187 MM$22 MM
1996$175 MM$20 MM
1995$167 MM$20 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending
$658 MM
$19,187 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearArlington County School DistrictVirginia
2023$658 MM$50 MM
2022$663 MM$48 MM
2021$658 MM$50 MM
2020$663 MM$48 MM
2019$714 MM$48 MM
2018$647 MM$46 MM
2017$585 MM$44 MM
2016$553 MM$43 MM
2015$444 MM$42 MM
2014$506 MM$40 MM
2012$494 MM$41 MM
2011$424 MM$38 MM
2010$444 MM$42 MM
2009$444 MM$42 MM
2008$423 MM$41 MM
2007$430 MM$40 MM
2006$367 MM$39 MM
2005$362 MM$36 MM
2004$345 MM$31 MM
2003$307 MM$31 MM
2002$292 MM$29 MM
2001$279 MM$29 MM
2000$255 MM$27 MM
1999$230 MM$24 MM
1998$203 MM$23 MM
1997$188 MM$21 MM
1996$195 MM$21 MM
1995$186 MM$19 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student
$22,733
$15,513

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearArlington County School DistrictVirginia
2023$23,053$13,350
2022$22,824$13,011
2021$23,681$14,122
2020$22,824$13,011
2018$22,685$12,340
2017$22,344$12,324
2016$22,320$12,007
2015$19,223$10,576
2014$21,258$10,820
2012$20,342$10,405
2011$21,018$10,061
2010$21,102$10,576
2009$21,656$11,282
2008$22,388$10,833
2007$21,879$11,013
2006$19,913$10,006
2005$18,388$9,139
2004$16,996$8,571
2003$15,823$8,950
2002$14,397$8,028
2001$13,470$7,912
2000$12,951$7,658
1999$12,232$6,541
1998$11,416$6,329
1997$10,685$6,082
1995$9,905$5,657
1992$9,150$5,133
1990$8,678$4,932
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student
$23,534
$15,268

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearArlington County School DistrictVirginia
2023$23,865$13,422
2022$23,553$13,009
2021$24,515$14,198
2020$23,553$13,009
2018$23,970$12,303
2017$22,337$12,398
2016$21,821$12,042
2015$19,936$10,658
2014$21,547$10,531
2012$22,554$10,420
2011$19,724$9,778
2010$21,886$10,658
2009$22,629$11,065
2008$22,599$10,444
2007$23,303$10,604
2006$19,892$10,603
2005$19,246$9,839
2004$17,990$8,522
2003$16,037$8,394
2002$15,273$8,029
2001$14,775$8,196
2000$13,940$7,662
1999$12,690$6,251
1998$11,367$6,290
1997$10,702$5,970
1995$11,056$5,518
1992$9,441$5,049
1990$8,771$4,824
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Arlington County School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamsburg Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3600 N Harrison St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Dorothy Hamm Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 N Vacation Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-2910
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Swanson Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5800 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 S Old Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Gunston Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S Lang St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Kenmore Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Carlin Springs Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 42 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 27,950 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (VA):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
 10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
 Cell Phones in Class? Many Schools are Saying Yes
Cell Phones in Class? Many Schools are Saying Yes
 The Impact of Social Media on Students – 2025 Updated Insights
The Impact of Social Media on Students – 2025 Updated Insights

More Articles

Parenting and Learning Issues
Local School Topics
Scholarships
Teaching
Evaluating Public Schools