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#2649 of 3,813 schools in IL
Macarthur Middle School
Middle School · Berkeley Sd 87 · Berkeley, IL
A Berkeley Sd 87 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1310 N Wolf Rd, Berkeley, IL 60163
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Macarthur Middle School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Macarthur Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated718/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berkeley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,176
Median home value
$223,200
Median rent
$1,292/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60163; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Sandburg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Bryan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 689 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Berkeley Sd 87
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Macarthur Middle School is listed in Berkeley SD 87; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Macarthur Middle School
Macarthur Middle School is a public middle school in Berkeley, IL, part of Berkeley Sd 87, serving approximately 374 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,649 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macarthur Middle School
What grades does Macarthur Middle School serve?
Macarthur Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Macarthur Middle School?
Macarthur Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Middle School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Macarthur Middle School rank in IL?
Macarthur Middle School ranks #2,649 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Macarthur Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Macarthur Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Macarthur Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Macarthur Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Macarthur Middle School a charter school?
No, Macarthur Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Macarthur Middle School a Title I school?
No, Macarthur Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macarthur Middle School?
76.7% of students at Macarthur Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (708) 449-3185
- Area population (ZIP 60163)
- 5,205
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60163; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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