For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,397 students in Arlington, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Arlington, WA are Haller Middle School, Post Middle School and Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Arlington, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haller Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. First
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6400
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Post Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 E. 5th St
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6450
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 E 5th
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6440
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6440
Grades: K-11
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 N French Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Arlington, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
18722 59th Ave Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-1889
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-1889
Grades: 9
| 45 students
12616 Jim Creek Rd
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-3250
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-3250
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Arlington, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Arlington, WA include Haller Middle School, Post Middle School and Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Arlington?
4 public middle schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Arlington include: Post Middle School vs. Haller Middle School, Haller Middle School vs. Post Middle School
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