South Middle School vs River Trails Middle School
South Middle School has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 7.0/10. South Middle School is significantly larger with 813 students, about 1.6× the size of River Trails Middle School (500). 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
River Trails Middle School
Mount Prospect, IL
7.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
500 students
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| Metric | South Middle School | River Trails Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.7 | 6.7 |
| Growth Score | 9.3 | 5.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16% | 30.2% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #257 of 3,814 | #1,443 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 93th | 62th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Middle School | River Trails Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 56.0% | 41.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 64.0% | 44.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Middle School | River Trails Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 813 | 500 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.0% | 30.2% |
| District | Arlington Heights SD 25 | River Trails SD 26 |
| 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 |