MacArthur Middle School vs Sandburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 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
Sandburg Middle School
Elmhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
| Measure | MacArthur Middle School Berkeley, Illinois | Sandburg Middle School Elmhurst, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #551 of 670 | #36 of 670 |
| National rank | #13068 of 15,369 | #1449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 57% |
| city | Berkeley | Elmhurst |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 23.8).
- •Sandburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 15%).
- •Sandburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •Sandburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 75.9%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •Sandburg Middle School is the larger school with 633 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 Sandburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandburg Middle School ranks higher (80.3 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 MacArthur Middle School and Sandburg Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Elmhurst in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur Middle School: 357. Sandburg Middle School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur Middle School and Sandburg Middle School rank in Illinois?
MacArthur Middle School is 551st of 670 and Sandburg Middle School is 36th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).