Macarthur Middle School vs. Hillside Elementary School
Should I attend Macarthur Middle School or Hillside Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 476 students in grades 6-8, Macarthur Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
476 students
426 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2232 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3141 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
25
Kindergarten Students
-
59
Grade 1 Students
-
45
Grade 2 Students
-
36
Grade 3 Students
-
34
Grade 4 Students
-
38
Grade 5 Students
-
43
Grade 6 Students
154
48
Grade 7 Students
167
55
Grade 8 Students
155
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
50%
51%
% Black
44%
41%
% White
2%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
12%