Serving 465 students in grades 6-8, Macarthur Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 465 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Macarthur Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macarthur Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Middle School?
465 students attend Macarthur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Macarthur Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur Middle School?
Macarthur Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Macarthur Middle School offer ?
Macarthur Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Macarthur Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 465 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
