Betsy Ross Elem School vs MacArthur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 224 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betsy Ross Elem School
Prospect Heights · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
338 students
MacArthur Middle School
Prospect Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
| Measure | Betsy Ross Elem School Prospect Heights, Illinois | MacArthur Middle School Prospect Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #759 of 2,303 | #214 of 670 |
| National rank | #23659 of 50,301 | #6419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 338 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Prospect Heights | Prospect Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacArthur Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 52.1).
- •Betsy Ross Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Betsy Ross Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 41.8%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.1).
- •MacArthur Middle School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 338.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Betsy Ross Elem School better than MacArthur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), MacArthur Middle School ranks higher (55.7 vs 52.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Betsy Ross Elem School and MacArthur Middle School?
About 224 m in a straight line, between Prospect Heights and Prospect Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betsy Ross Elem School: 338. MacArthur Middle School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betsy Ross Elem School and MacArthur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Betsy Ross Elem School is 759th of 2,303 and MacArthur Middle School is 214th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).