Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center vs MacArthur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 105 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center
Bourbonnais · Public middle · Grades 7–8
484 students
MacArthur Middle School
Prospect Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
| Measure | Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center Bourbonnais, Illinois | MacArthur Middle School Prospect Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 670 | #214 of 670 |
| National rank | #9635 of 15,369 | #6419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 484 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| city | Bourbonnais | Prospect Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacArthur Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 40.8).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 47.5%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center is the larger school with 484 students compared with 483.
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 Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center better than MacArthur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), MacArthur Middle School ranks higher (55.7 vs 40.8 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 Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center and MacArthur Middle School?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Bourbonnais and Prospect Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center: 484. MacArthur Middle School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center and MacArthur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center is 365th of 670 and MacArthur Middle School is 214th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).