The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in Social studies. The lowest is 10% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Arlington Elementary School
Arlington Elementary School serves kindergarten through eighth grade in Toledo, a mid-sized industrial city on Lake Erie's western edge that is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education. The school sits in a neighborhood of the city that reflects Toledo's character as an older industrial place with distinct residential blocks, a mix of housing types, and an active revitalization underway downtown and in selected corridors.
The school's enrollment is small to moderate for its grade span, distributed fairly evenly from kindergarten through eighth grade. The student body is predominantly Black, with substantial representation from Hispanic students, a smaller white enrollment, and a small share of students identifying as multiracial or Asian. Specific counts for students with disabilities, English learners, or those qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch were not available in the data.
Academic performance at Arlington is well below the proficiency threshold across the subjects where state test results are available. In the most recent year, proficiency rates in English language arts, mathematics, and science were all low single digits to low teens. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among the eight schools in Lucas County with comparable data. These results reflect a school where most students are not meeting grade-level state standards. A parent considering this school should ask the administration directly about the school's instructional strategies, support systems for struggling learners, and any targeted improvement efforts underway. State testing data from 2016 and 2017 in social studies similarly showed low proficiency. The school's participation rates in state testing were high, indicating that students were present and engaged in the assessment process.
The housing market in the school's zip code, which covers parts of central and western Toledo, reflects the city's affordability relative to state and national benchmarks. Home values are substantially lower than state and national medians. Rental prices are also more affordable than in many other parts of Ohio. For a family moving to this area, the housing cost burden is modest relative to typical incomes, though neighborhoods vary in character and upkeep.
Toledo itself is in active revitalization. Downtown and the Warehouse District have seen significant investment in mixed-use development, housing conversions, restaurants, and cultural venues. The Glass City Riverwalk is a major civic amenity drawing visitors. Walkability is concentrated in these revived districts; most residential areas and suburbs are car-dependent. Major employers include ProMedica Health System, Mercy Health, the University of Toledo, Owens Corning, and others in manufacturing and glass production. Public transit through the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority serves Toledo and inner suburbs with fixed-route bus service and on-demand micro-transit.
For families in the district, an important context is the school system's current restructuring. In April 2026, the Toledo Board of Education unanimously approved Transformation Plan 2.0 to address a significant budget deficit. The plan includes closing and repurposing multiple elementary schools, transitioning several K-8 schools to K-6 configurations, converting high school programs, adjusting school start times and transportation, and reassessing district sports programs, all taking effect in the 2026-27 school year. Additionally, in November 2024, voters approved a new property tax levy and bond issue for the district, its first new operating money in over a decade. These changes will reshape which buildings students attend, school grade configurations, daily schedules, and extracurricular offerings across the system. A family considering Arlington or any Toledo City school should verify the current plans for the specific school building and confirm how the restructuring affects their enrollment pathway.
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