South Middle School
Arlington Heights, IL · Arlington Heights SD 25 · Grades 6 - 8
136th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 80%▼ Declining
South Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Middle School 136th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2019 to 80th in 2025 — declining.
South Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
South Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 813 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.3% | 83.5% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.5% | 9.0% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 4.4% | 5.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 1.1% | ▼ 2.3 pts |
Homes near South Middle School
Typical home value $440K in zip 60005 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near South Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Carl Sandburg Middle SchoolPalatine CCSD 15 · 1.4 mi away470th of 685
ELA 52% · Math 19% - 9Thomas Middle SchoolArlington Heights SD 25 · 1.8 mi away82nd of 685
ELA 79% · Math 59% - 5Holmes Jr High SchoolComm Cons SD 59 · 1.9 mi away359th of 685
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 8Lincoln Middle SchoolMount Prospect SD 57 · 2.3 mi away182nd of 685
ELA 60% · Math 56% - 9MacArthur Middle SchoolProspect Heights SD 23 · 2.9 mi away102nd of 685
ELA 74% · Math 58% - 9Plum Grove Middle SchoolPalatine CCSD 15 · 3.1 mi away119th of 685
ELA 74% · Math 54% - 3Winston Campus Middle SchoolPalatine CCSD 15 · 3.1 mi away527th of 685
ELA 37% · Math 25% - 7River Trails Middle SchoolRiver Trails SD 26 · 4 mi away266th of 685
ELA 54% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Middle School in?
South Middle School is part of the Arlington Heights SD 25 district in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Is South Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Middle School 136th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Middle School?
White 84%, Hispanic 9%, Asian 5%, Black 1% (813 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60005 is $440K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.