Serving 1,024 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Middle School serves the northern part of Arlington Heights, IL, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the nearest boundary, while the furthest edge is about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Middle School's student population of 1,024 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,024 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Be the GOOD.
School Rankings
Thomas Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Forest Green, Neon Green, Grey
School Mascot
Timberwolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Middle School's ranking?
Thomas Middle School is ranked #653 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thomas Middle School often compared to?
Thomas Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Thomas Middle School?
1,024 students attend Thomas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Thomas Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Middle School?
Thomas Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas Middle School offer ?
Thomas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas Middle School part of?
Thomas Middle School is part of Arlington Heights SD 25 School District.
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