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Thomas Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Arlington Heights, Illinois · Arlington Heights SD 25
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,024
Student:Teacher13.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch16%
Title INo
Thomas
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
1,024
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
16%-37.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Thomas Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 1,024 students. It is part of the Arlington Heights SD 25 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
13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
16% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictArlington Heights SD 25
County17031
CityArlington Heights
ZIP60004
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170414000106

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,024
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino7.3%
Black / African American14.5%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native74.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
7.3%
Black
14.5%
Asian
2.1%
Two+
1.5%
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 %16%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)