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Thomas Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 859 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 9, 2010

I love this school! the teachers are all so nice and it's so fun to be at this school!


Posted April 27, 2009

we have the best teachers and our school is like a 2nd home for people because its as loving and caring as your home is!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 18, 2008

I adore this school, it's the only school that my child actually gets good grades in. Thank you so much, Debra
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2007

This school is a state of the art facility in a very well funded district. The staff will work hand in hand with a parent to insure the student success with their education. I would have to say that District #25 has the resources to meet the individual needs of the student and once over ' they take pride in it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2006

Great school, great teachers, caring staff.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

871 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

869 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

871 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

869 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

269 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

871 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

869 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
Multiracial83%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income84%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)70%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female99%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic95%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income88%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)76%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income83%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)65%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income83%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)64%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students92%
Female91%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income78%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)59%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White99%
Low income93%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)92%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Low income93%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)88%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
Hispanic 4% 21%
Black 2% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1430 N Belmont Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 398-4260

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