MacArthur Middle School vs Thomas Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 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
Thomas Middle School
Arlington Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
| Measure | MacArthur Middle School Prospect Heights, Illinois | Thomas Middle School Arlington Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #214 of 670 | #56 of 670 |
| National rank | #6419 of 15,369 | #2194 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 483 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| city | Prospect Heights | Arlington Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 55.7).
- •Thomas Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Thomas Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Thomas Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 41.8%).
- •Thomas Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •Thomas Middle School is the larger school with 1,024 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 MacArthur Middle School better than Thomas Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Middle School ranks higher (76.0 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 MacArthur Middle School and Thomas Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Prospect Heights and Arlington Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur Middle School: 483. Thomas Middle School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur Middle School and Thomas Middle School rank in Illinois?
MacArthur Middle School is 214th of 670 and Thomas Middle School is 56th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).