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MacArthur Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Prospect Heights, Illinois · Prospect Heights SD 23
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students483
Student:Teacher13.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch42%
Title INo
MacArthur
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
483
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
42%-11.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

MacArthur Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Prospect Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 483 students. It is part of the Prospect Heights SD 23 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictProspect Heights SD 23
County17031
CityProspect Heights
ZIP60070
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173285003405

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment483
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino18.8%
Black / African American10.0%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native67.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races1.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
18.8%
Black
10.0%
Asian
1.9%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %42%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)