MacArthur Middle School

700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070

www.d23.org

492 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

492

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MacArthur Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	97
Black	9
Asian	50
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
320 (65.0 %)
Hispanic
97 (19.7 %)
Asian
50 (10.2 %)
Two or More
13 (2.6 %)
Black
9 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Prospect Heights SD 23
Phone:	(847)870-5190
Website:	http://www.d23.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 6 150

Grade 7 162

Grade 8 180