Thomas Middle School vs Carl Sandburg Jr High School
Thomas Middle School has a higher overall rating of 8.8/10 compared to 7.8/10. Thomas Middle School is significantly larger with 992 students, about 2.2× the size of Carl Sandburg Jr High School (450). In math proficiency, Thomas Middle School leads at 53.0%.
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.
Thomas Middle School
Arlington Heights, IL
8.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
992 students
Carl Sandburg Jr High School
Rolling Meadows, IL
7.8/10
Middle School7th – 8th
450 students
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| Metric | Thomas Middle School | Carl Sandburg Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 5.0 |
| Growth Score | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15% | 47.8% |
| Environment Score | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| State Rank | #206 of 3,814 | #781 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 95th | 80th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Thomas Middle School | Carl Sandburg Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 53.0% | 34.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 43.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Thomas Middle School | Carl Sandburg Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 992 | 450 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.0% | 47.8% |
| District | Arlington Heights SD 25 | Palatine CCSD 15 |
| City | Arlington Heights | Rolling Meadows |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Arlington Heights (60004) | Rolling Meadows (60008) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $124,962 | $96,213 |
| Median Home Value | $415,100 | $295,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,703 | $1,561 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.7% | 38.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 27 min |