Olive-Mary Stitt School vs Thomas Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 400 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olive-Mary Stitt School
Arlington Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
671 students
Thomas Middle School
Arlington Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
| Measure | Olive-Mary Stitt School Arlington Heights, Illinois | Thomas Middle School Arlington Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #182 of 2,303 | #56 of 670 |
| National rank | #7847 of 50,301 | #2194 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 671 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.4% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| city | Arlington Heights | Arlington Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.2 vs 76.0).
- •Olive-Mary Stitt School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Olive-Mary Stitt School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Olive-Mary Stitt School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 16%).
- •Thomas Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Thomas Middle School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 671.
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 Olive-Mary Stitt School better than Thomas 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 Olive-Mary Stitt School and Thomas Middle School?
About 400 m in a straight line, between Arlington Heights and Arlington Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olive-Mary Stitt School: 671. Thomas Middle School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olive-Mary Stitt School and Thomas Middle School rank in Illinois?
Olive-Mary Stitt School is 182nd of 2,303 and Thomas Middle School is 56th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).