MacArthur Middle School

700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070

www.d23.org

483 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.

483

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MacArthur Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	90
Black	8
Asian	44
Two or More	15

White
326 (67.5%)
Hispanic
90 (18.6%)
Asian
44 (9.1%)
Two or More
15 (3.1%)
Black
8 (1.7%)

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)870-3879
Website:	http://www.d23.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 6 165

Grade 7 158

Grade 8 160