MacArthur Middle School vs Macomb Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 294 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacArthur Middle School
Prospect Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
Macomb Middle School
Macomb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
| Measure | MacArthur Middle School Prospect Heights, Illinois | Macomb Middle School Macomb, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 670 | #369 of 670 |
| National rank | #6419 of 15,369 | #9748 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 483 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| city | Prospect Heights | Macomb |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacArthur Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 40.3).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •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 50.7%).
- •Macomb Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •MacArthur Middle School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 479.
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 Macomb Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), MacArthur Middle School ranks higher (55.7 vs 40.3 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 Macomb Middle School?
About 294 km in a straight line, between Prospect Heights and Macomb in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur Middle School: 483. Macomb Middle School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur Middle School and Macomb Middle School rank in Illinois?
MacArthur Middle School is 214th of 670 and Macomb Middle School is 369th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).