Excellent
#376 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 10% in state
South Middle School
Middle School · Arlington Heights Sd 25 · Arlington Heights, IL
An Arlington Heights Sd 25 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
400 S Highland Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (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
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated945/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington Heights), 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
$100,304
Median home value
$376,200
Median rent
$1,621/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Sandburg JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Thomas Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 992 | Compare → |
| Holmes JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 762 | 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.
Arlington Heights Sd 25
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Middle School is listed in Arlington Heights SD 25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Middle School
South Middle School is a public middle school in Arlington Heights, IL, part of Arlington Heights Sd 25, serving approximately 813 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #376 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Middle School
What grades does South Middle School serve?
South Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Middle School?
South Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 813 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Middle School rank in IL?
South Middle School ranks #376 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is South Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 South Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Middle School a charter school?
No, South Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Middle School?
16.0% of students at South 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
- 813
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (847) 398-4250
- Area population (ZIP 60005)
- 29,022
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 60005; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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