Thomas Middle School

Thomas Middle School serves 992 students in grades 6-8 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, offering a comprehensive middle school experience in Cook County's well-established suburban community. With 70 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more personalized attention in the classroom. Academically, Thomas Middle School earns a solid 6.7 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 72nd percentile among Illinois middle schools, placing it at #1056 out of 3,819 schools statewide.

The school's academic score of 7.7 out of 10 reflects its commitment to educational excellence, though English Language Arts performance shows room for growth with 39% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. The school serves families in the 60004 ZIP code area, a prosperous community where the median household income reaches $117,720 and 60% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With a low poverty rate of just 6.4% and median home values of $404,400, the neighborhood reflects the educational priorities typical of affluent suburban areas.

Thomas Middle School operates within Arlington Heights' large suburban setting, providing students with the resources and stability of a well-established community focused on academic achievement and family success.