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Schools in Township 7 · Arlington Public Schools

Township 7’s public schools outscore 95% of Nebraska districts

Math proficiency in Township 7’s districts is 73%, above the Nebraska average (46%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nebraska, not nationally.

#2of 57 Nebraska townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Nebraska state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
58%
▲ 11 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
73%
▲ 27 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Spent per student
$15.7K
▲ 1% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.9
NE 13.8 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
702 students on the public path
In brief

Township 7’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 58% and math 73% in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,707 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Arlington High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Township 7’s grade

A+ Test scores

A+: better than 95% of Nebraska school districts, #2 of 57 Nebraska towns. Test scores are above the Nebraska average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Nebraska school districts we grade (244)Better than 95%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska towns with similar household incomes (333)Better than 93%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 367 test results could put Township 7 anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Township 7’s students in the tested grades sat them (367 in math, 367 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Township 7, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Arlington Elementary SchoolArlington Public SchoolsA
7–12Arlington High SchoolArlington Public SchoolsB+

Township 7’s public schools are run by Arlington Public Schools, which also serves Arlington, Elkhorn, Kennard and Township 6. Parts of Township 7 (14% and 13% of its land) are served by Bennington and Blair instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Arlington Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 702 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 11.9 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$15,707NE $15,602 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading58%
State average 47.1% · 367 students tested
Math73%
State average 46% · 367 students tested

Township 7 vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share Township 7’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Township 7A+Arlington
Elkhorn—Fremont PK–12 · Arlington PK–12
Township 6AArlington PK–12 · Blair PK–12
Township 2A−Blair
Township 1A−Fort Calhoun PK–12 · Blair PK–12

2 of the 4 neighbors share Arlington with Township 7, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Township 7

2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nebraska’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Township 7by address
Arlington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Arlington
A
372 students12:1Rate it →
Arlington High School
High · Grades 7–12 · Arlington
B+
330 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Township 7’s schools

Are Township 7’s schools good?

By Nebraska’s own tests, yes: the public schools Township 7 children attend outscore 95% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #2 of 57 Nebraska towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Township 7 in?

Arlington Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 702 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Township 7 are served by Bennington and Blair.

How much does Township 7 spend per student?

$15,707 in Arlington Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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What Township 7 families are saying about school.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nebraska. Stars are from neighbors.