South Middle School vs Plum Grove Jr High School
South Middle School has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 7.9/10. In math proficiency, Plum Grove Jr High School leads at 64.0%.
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
Plum Grove Jr High School
Rolling Meadows, IL
7.9/10
Middle School7th – 8th
834 students
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| Metric | South Middle School | Plum Grove Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Growth Score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16% | 17.1% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 6.5 |
| State Rank | #257 of 3,814 | #708 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 93th | 82th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Middle School | Plum Grove Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 56.0% | 64.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 64.0% | 60.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Middle School | Plum Grove Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 813 | 834 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| District | Arlington Heights SD 25 | Palatine CCSD 15 |
| City | Arlington Heights | Rolling Meadows |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Arlington Heights (60005) | Rolling Meadows (60008) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,304 | $96,213 |
| Median Home Value | $376,200 | $295,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,621 | $1,561 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 57.2% | 38.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 27 min |