Thomas Middle School vs MacArthur Middle School
MacArthur Middle School has a higher overall rating of 9.3/10 compared to 8.8/10. Thomas Middle School is significantly larger with 992 students, about 2.1× the size of MacArthur Middle School (465). 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
MacArthur Middle School
Prospect Heights, IL
9.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
465 students
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| Metric | Thomas Middle School | MacArthur Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Growth Score | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15% | 24.1% |
| Environment Score | 8.3 | 9.6 |
| State Rank | #206 of 3,814 | #88 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 95th | 98th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Thomas Middle School | MacArthur Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 53.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 48.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Thomas Middle School | MacArthur Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 992 | 465 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.0% | 24.1% |
| District | Arlington Heights SD 25 | Prospect Heights SD 23 |
| City | Arlington Heights | Prospect Heights |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Arlington Heights (60004) | Prospect Heights (60070) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $124,962 | $91,210 |
| Median Home Value | $415,100 | $343,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,703 | $1,391 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.7% | 36.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 26 min |