Thomas Middle School

1430 N Belmont Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

www.sd25.org

961 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Middle School, located at 1430 N. Belmont Ave in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a prominent institution serving the Arlington Heights School District 25 community. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, offering a curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school. The school is known for fostering a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Thomas Middle School provides a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are designed to help students explore their interests and build a sense of community. With a commitment to inclusivity and innovation, the school actively works to prepare its diverse student body for future success, supported by a dedicated faculty and an engaged parent community that values academic excellence and student well-being.

961

Total Students

72.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	688
Hispanic	89
Black	12
Asian	147
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
688 (71.6 %)
Asian
147 (15.3 %)
Hispanic
89 (9.3 %)
Two or More
21 (2.2 %)
Black
12 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arlington Heights SD 25
Phone:	(847)398-4260
Website:	http://www.sd25.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	961
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 323

Grade 7 319

Grade 8 319