Overview
MacArthur Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Berkeley, Illinois. The school enrolls 357 students. It is part of the Berkeley SD 87 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
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
प्रकार शाळाRegular
पातळी स्तरMiddle
Grade Span6–8
जिल्हा जिल्हाBerkeley SD 87
County17031
शहर शहरBerkeley
ZIP60163
चार्टर स्कूलNo
मॅग्नेट स्कूलNo
Title I शीर्षक INo
NCES School ID170600000279
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment357
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino50.5%
Black / African American2.5%
Asian42.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.0%
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 %76%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)