MacArthur Middle School
Prospect Heights, IL · Prospect Heights SD 23 · Grades 6 - 8
102nd of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 85%▲ Improving
MacArthur Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks MacArthur Middle School 102nd of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 85% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2019 to 85th in 2025 — improving.
MacArthur Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
MacArthur Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 465 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.5% | 69.2% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.6% | 17.8% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 8.2% | 8.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 3.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.2% | 1.1% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
Homes near MacArthur Middle School
Typical home value $374K in zip 60070 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near MacArthur Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Thomas Middle SchoolArlington Heights SD 25 · 1.6 mi away82nd of 685
ELA 79% · Math 59% - 4Jack London Middle SchoolWheeling CCSD 21 · 2 mi away445th of 685
ELA 45% · Math 30% - 1Oliver W Holmes Middle SchoolWheeling CCSD 21 · 2.6 mi away625th of 685
ELA 26% · Math 14% - 7River Trails Middle SchoolRiver Trails SD 26 · 2.7 mi away266th of 685
ELA 54% · Math 47% - 9South Middle SchoolArlington Heights SD 25 · 2.9 mi away136th of 685
ELA 73% · Math 51% - 6Cooper Middle SchoolWheeling CCSD 21 · 3.3 mi away284th of 685
ELA 54% · Math 44% - 8Lincoln Middle SchoolMount Prospect SD 57 · 3.4 mi away182nd of 685
ELA 60% · Math 56% - 3Winston Campus Middle SchoolPalatine CCSD 15 · 3.8 mi away527th of 685
ELA 37% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is MacArthur Middle School in?
MacArthur Middle School is part of the Prospect Heights SD 23 district in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
Is MacArthur Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks MacArthur Middle School 102nd of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 85% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of MacArthur Middle School?
White 69%, Hispanic 18%, Asian 9%, Two or more races 3% (465 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near MacArthur Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60070 is $374K 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.