Overview
Thomas Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 1,024 students. It is part of the Arlington Heights SD 25 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
16% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictArlington Heights SD 25
County17031
CityArlington Heights
ZIP60004
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170414000106
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,024
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino7.3%
Black / African American14.5%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native74.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %16%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)