Breese Elem School vs MacArthur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 389 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breese Elem School
Breese · Public middle · Grades 3–8
357 students
MacArthur Middle School
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students
| Measure | Breese Elem School Breese, Illinois | MacArthur Middle School Berkeley, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 670 | #551 of 670 |
| National rank | #4118 of 15,369 | #13068 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 15% |
| city | Breese | Berkeley |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Breese Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 23.8).
- •Breese Elem School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 15%).
- •Breese Elem School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 26%).
- •Breese Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 75.9%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.2).
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 Breese Elem School better than MacArthur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Breese Elem School ranks higher (66.3 vs 23.8 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 Breese Elem School and MacArthur Middle School?
About 389 km in a straight line, between Breese and Berkeley in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Breese Elem School: 357. MacArthur Middle School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Breese Elem School and MacArthur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Breese Elem School is 126th of 670 and MacArthur Middle School is 551st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).