Post Middle School
Arlington, WA · Arlington School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, midsize
228th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 40%▼ Declining
1220 E. 5th St, Arlington, WA 98223
(360)618-6450NCES ID 530024000024Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Post Middle School 228th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 40% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2019 to 40th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 640 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 634 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.0% | 74.1% | ▼ 12.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 14.5% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 7.6% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $664K in zip 98223 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Post Middle School
- #201Haller Middle SchoolArlington School District · 0.6 mi away201st of 381
ELA 50% ▲6 · Math 28% =Compare - #286Lakewood Middle SchoolLakewood School District · 5.6 mi away286th of 381
ELA 35% ▼9 · Math 25% ▼3Compare - #182Cedarcrest SchoolMarysville School District · 8.6 mi away182nd of 381
ELA 47% ▲3 · Math 36% ▲8Compare - #337Marysville Middle SchoolMarysville School District · 9.8 mi away337th of 381
ELA 29% ▼15 · Math 16% ▼12Compare - #276Granite Falls Middle SchoolGranite Falls School District · 10.2 mi away276th of 381
ELA 39% ▼5 · Math 23% ▼5Compare - #26010th Street SchoolMarysville School District · 10.2 mi away260th of 381
ELA 42% ▼2 · Math 25% ▼3Compare - #364Totem Middle SchoolMarysville School District · 10.2 mi away364th of 381
ELA 21% ▼23 · Math 12% ▼16Compare - #95Port Susan Middle SchoolStanwood-Camano School District · 10.7 mi away95th of 381
ELA 59% ▲15 · Math 48% ▲20Compare
What school district is Post Middle School in?
Post Middle School is part of the Arlington School District district in Arlington, Washington.
Is Post Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Post Middle School 228th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Post Middle School?
White 74%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 8%, American Indian 2% (634 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Post Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98223 is $664K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.