MacArthur Middle School vs Northlake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacArthur Middle School
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students
Northlake Middle School
Northlake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
| Measure | MacArthur Middle School Berkeley, Illinois | Northlake Middle School Northlake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #551 of 670 | #547 of 670 |
| National rank | #13068 of 15,369 | #13050 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 21% |
| city | Berkeley | Northlake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.8 vs 23.9).
- •Northlake Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 15%).
- •Northlake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 84.4%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.6).
- •Northlake Middle School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 357.
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 MacArthur Middle School better than Northlake Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are MacArthur Middle School and Northlake Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Northlake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur Middle School: 357. Northlake Middle School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur Middle School and Northlake Middle School rank in Illinois?
MacArthur Middle School is 551st of 670 and Northlake Middle School is 547th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).