South Middle School vs MacArthur Middle School
MacArthur Middle School has a higher overall rating of 9.3/10 compared to 8.7/10. South Middle School is significantly larger with 813 students, about 1.7× the size of MacArthur Middle School (465). 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
MacArthur Middle School
Prospect Heights, IL
9.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
465 students
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| Metric | South Middle School | MacArthur Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.7 | 8.7 |
| Growth Score | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16% | 24.1% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| State Rank | #257 of 3,814 | #88 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 93th | 98th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Middle School | MacArthur Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 56.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 64.0% | 48.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Middle School | MacArthur Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 813 | 465 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.0% | 24.1% |
| District | Arlington Heights SD 25 | Prospect Heights SD 23 |
| City | Arlington Heights | Prospect Heights |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Arlington Heights (60005) | Prospect Heights (60070) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,304 | $91,210 |
| Median Home Value | $376,200 | $343,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,621 | $1,391 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 57.2% | 36.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 26 min |