Ivy Hill Elem School vs MacArthur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ivy Hill Elem School
Arlington Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
MacArthur Middle School
Prospect Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
| Measure | Ivy Hill Elem School Arlington Heights, Illinois | MacArthur Middle School Prospect Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 2,303 | #214 of 670 |
| National rank | #6818 of 50,301 | #6419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 593 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 42% |
| city | Arlington Heights | Prospect Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ivy Hill Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 55.7).
- •Ivy Hill Elem School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Ivy Hill Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Ivy Hill Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 41.8%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Ivy Hill Elem School is the larger school with 593 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 Ivy Hill Elem School better than MacArthur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ivy Hill Elem School ranks higher (76.8 vs 55.7 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 Ivy Hill Elem School and MacArthur Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ivy Hill Elem School: 593. MacArthur Middle School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ivy Hill Elem School and MacArthur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Ivy Hill Elem School is 161st of 2,303 and MacArthur Middle School is 214th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).