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Arlington County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1426 N Quincy St
Arlington, VA 22207
Arlington County
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PH: (703) 228-6010
FAX: (703) 228-6188

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 18,736 students
  • 33 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 80% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 92% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 92% in 2007.

Science
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English: Reading
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 85% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 89% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading
 79% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 77% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 79% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 78% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 80% in 2007.

Science
 88% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing
 87% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 75% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
  • The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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 SOL Results By Subgroup

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

Scale: % passing

Grade 3
English: ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female students82%
Male students79%
Black students67%
Asian students87%
Hispanic students54%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities56%
Limited English proficient students61%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female students92%
Male students92%
Black students83%
Asian students93%
Hispanic students80%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students99%
Students identified as disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students84%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female students91%
Male students93%
Black students83%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students79%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students99%
Students identified as disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students83%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female students90%
Male students90%
Black students75%
Asian students97%
Hispanic students79%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students83%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female students91%
Male students84%
Black students78%
Asian students91%
Hispanic students73%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students74%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female students84%
Male students84%
Black students73%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students65%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities58%
Limited English proficient students70%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female students87%
Male students83%
Black students66%
Asian students83%
Hispanic students73%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities65%
Limited English proficient students69%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female students87%
Male students90%
Black students72%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students80%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities70%
Limited English proficient students79%

English: WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female students94%
Male students91%
Black students87%
Asian students89%
Hispanic students85%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students83%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female students88%
Male students88%
Black students75%
Asian students93%
Hispanic students77%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities70%
Limited English proficient students78%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female students82%
Male students76%
Black students65%
Asian students81%
Hispanic students57%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities47%
Limited English proficient students59%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female students52%
Male students51%
Black students38%
Asian students65%
Hispanic students35%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students76%
Students identified as disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities25%
Limited English proficient students39%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female students83%
Male students78%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students62%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students87%
Students identified as disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities46%
Limited English proficient students58%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female students56%
Male students52%
Black students25%
Asian students66%
Hispanic students35%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students77%
Students identified as disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient students36%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female students82%
Male students73%
Black students63%
Asian students71%
Hispanic students58%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities43%
Limited English proficient students48%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students78%
Female students77%
Male students78%
Black students51%
Asian students78%
Hispanic students59%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities47%
Limited English proficient students53%

ScienceThis District
All Students88%
Female students88%
Male students89%
Black students81%
Asian students87%
Hispanic students73%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students70%

English: WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female students90%
Male students84%
Black students78%
Asian students84%
Hispanic students76%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities54%
Limited English proficient students69%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female students80%
Male students72%
Black students63%
Asian students83%
Hispanic students57%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities41%
Limited English proficient students59%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.
  • The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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 SOL End-of-Course Results

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra II
 89% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 97% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 83% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 96% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 93% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 90% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science
 81% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 84% in 2007.

World Geography
 84% (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.

World History I
 88% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II
 92% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

Algebra I
 93% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.

Geometry
 87% (2007)
The state average for Geometry was 86% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level.
  • The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

See Virginia's state standards

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1113
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic45%59%
Hispanic29%8%
Black, not Hispanic14%27%
Asian/Pacific Islander10%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program36%31%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$16,339$9,192
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%61%
Student and staff support16%10%
Administration10%9%
Other expenditures13%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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