South Middle School
About This School
Public School | Grades 6-8 | Arlington Heights SD 25
South Middle School is located in Arlington Hts., IL and is one of 2 middle schools in Arlington Heights School District 25. It is a public school that serves 891 students in grades 6-8.
South Middle School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See South Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, South Middle School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about South Middle School's students and teachers. more
South Middle School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See South Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, South Middle School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about South Middle School's students and teachers. more
Sponsored Link
Middle Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Wayside School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Christian Liberty Academy 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| St James School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| St James Junior High School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Carl Sandburg Junior High School 1.4 miles | ![]() |
Be the First to Review This School
By clicking "Post Review", you are indicating that you have read, understood and agree to Education.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 891
49%
51%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, South Middle School had 11% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
87%
Hispanic
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Two or More Races
3%
Black
1%
Sponsored Link
Arlington Heights SD 25 District Spending
$11,315Per Pupil
The Arlington Heights SD 25 spends $11,315 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 40% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Arlington Heights SD 25 District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, South Middle School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Arlington Heights School District 25Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
Math
school
94%
district
95%
state
81%
Reading
school
94%
district
94%
state
73%
Math
school
95%
district
94%
state
79%
Reading
school
94%
district
93%
state
73%
Science
school
97%
district
13%
state
79%
Math
school
93%
district
93%
state
81%
Reading
school
94%
district
94%
state
81%
change 1%
Math
school
96%
district
96%
state
83%
change 1%
Reading
school
96%
district
94%
state
79%
change 1%
Math
school
94%
district
94%
state
80%
no change
Reading
school
94%
district
94%
state
78%
change 3%
Math
school
96%
district
94%
state
80%
change 1%
Reading
school
96%
district
95%
state
81%
change 3%
Math
school
93%
district
94%
state
82%
change 2%
Reading
school
94%
district
95%
state
80%
change 1%
Math
school
95%
district
95%
state
83%
change 1%
Reading
school
93%
district
94%
state
78%
Science
school
94%
district
93%
state
80%
change 3%
Math
school
93%
district
94%
state
82%
change 1%
Reading
school
97%
district
97%
state
84%
change 4%
Math
school
97%
district
97%
state
85%
no change
Reading
school
94%
district
95%
state
81%
change 2%
Math
school
93%
district
93%
state
84%
change 1%
Reading
school
92%
district
94%
state
78%
no change
Science
school
94%
district
94%
state
82%
change 2%
Math
school
95%
district
95%
state
84%
change 5%
Reading
school
92%
district
94%
state
84%
9
TestRating
9 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
more...
Chicago Virtual Charter School
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Illinois students.
Learn More »

Inside-Out Anatomy: The Cardiovascular System
Probability Darts 4
Graduation Party Invitations
Multiplying Monomials #2
The Voyage of Magellan
Grasslands Ecosystem