MACARTHUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

MacArthur Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Prospect Heights SD 23 school district, located in Prospect Heights, IL with about 536 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, MacArthur Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MacArthur Middle School, located in Prospect Heights, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within School District 23. Situated on North Schoenbeck Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience tailored to the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills required for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, MacArthur Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to help students explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, MacArthur strives to create a well-rounded educational foundation that prepares its diverse student body for future success in both their academic and personal lives.

For more information, contact MacArthur Middle School at (847) 870-5190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070-1231
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MACARTHUR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Prospect Heights, IL with about 536 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
536
Teachers:
38.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 536 students

White
67.2%
Hispanic/Latino
18.8%
Asian
10.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black or African American
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.