How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carl Sandburg Jr High School | South Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rolling Meadows, IL | Arlington Heights, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 468 | 812 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carl Sandburg Jr High School | South Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,671 | $18,806 |
| District | Palatine CCSD 15 | Arlington Heights SD 25 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carl Sandburg Jr High School | South Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.2% | 83.6% |
| African American | 2.8% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.3% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 0.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carl Sandburg Jr High School | South Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 468:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.6% | 11.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 23 | 17 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.