Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch vs Thomas Middle School
Thomas Middle School has a higher overall rating of 8.8/10 compared to 7.0/10. Thomas Middle School is significantly larger with 992 students, about 1.6× the size of Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch (614). 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.
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
Palatine, IL
7.0/10
Middle School7th – 8th
614 students
Thomas Middle School
Arlington Heights, IL
8.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
992 students
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| Metric | Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Thomas Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.0 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.9 | 8.6 |
| Growth Score | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.4% | 15% |
| Environment Score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| State Rank | #1,434 of 3,814 | #206 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 62th | 95th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Thomas Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 49.0% | 53.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 56.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Thomas Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 614 | 992 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.4% | 15.0% |
| District | Palatine CCSD 15 | Arlington Heights SD 25 |
| City | Palatine | Arlington Heights |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Palatine (60067) | Arlington Heights (60004) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $121,572 | $124,962 |
| Median Home Value | $427,900 | $415,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,521 | $1,703 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 59.4% | 58.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 29 min |