Arlington Heights Elementary Sch vs Marlin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Heights Elementary Sch
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
301 students
Marlin Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
222 students
| Measure | Arlington Heights Elementary Sch Bloomington, Indiana | Marlin Elementary School Bloomington, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #556 of 1,053 | #114 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #24097 of 50,301 | #8925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 301 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marlin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 51.5).
- •Marlin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Marlin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Marlin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 70.4%).
- •Arlington Heights Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.8).
- •Arlington Heights Elementary Sch is the larger school with 301 students compared with 222.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington Heights Elementary Sch better than Marlin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Marlin Elementary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 51.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arlington Heights Elementary Sch and Marlin Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Heights Elementary Sch: 301. Marlin Elementary School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Heights Elementary Sch and Marlin Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Arlington Heights Elementary Sch is 556th of 1,053 and Marlin Elementary School is 114th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).