South Middle School vs Holmes Jr High School
South Middle School has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 8.1/10. South Middle School is significantly larger with 813 students, about 1.8× the size of Holmes Jr High School (453). In math proficiency, South Middle School leads at 56.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
South Middle School
Arlington Heights, IL
8.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
813 students
Holmes Jr High School
Mount Prospect, IL
8.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
453 students
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| Metric | South Middle School | Holmes Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Growth Score | 9.3 | 8.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16% | 69.1% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| State Rank | #257 of 3,814 | #559 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 93th | 85th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Middle School | Holmes Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 56.0% | 20.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 64.0% | 33.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Middle School | Holmes Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 813 | 453 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.0% | 69.1% |
| District | Arlington Heights SD 25 | Comm Cons SD 59 |
| City | Arlington Heights | Mount Prospect |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Arlington Heights (60005) | Mount Prospect (60056) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,304 | $104,168 |
| Median Home Value | $376,200 | $376,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,621 | $1,456 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 57.2% | 48.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 27 min |