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Lakeview Jr High School vs. Cass Jr High School

Should you attend Lakeview Jr High School or Cass Jr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lakeview Jr High School
701 Plainfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60516
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Cass Jr High School
8502 Bailey Rd
Darien, IL 60561
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Lakeview Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Cass Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 370 students in grades 6-8, Lakeview Jr High 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 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 327 students in grades 5-8, Cass Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
370 students
327 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakeview Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cass Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakeview Jr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cass Jr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakeview Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cass Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Center Cass School District 66 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cass Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cass School District 63 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#532 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#620 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakeview Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cass Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 20% in IL)
39%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeview Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Center Cass School District 66 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cass Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cass School District 63 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeview Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Center Cass School District 66 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cass Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cass School District 63 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lakeview Jr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cass Jr High School by grade.
Grade 4 Students
1
-
Grade 5 Students
-
88
Grade 6 Students
109
79
Grade 7 Students
132
76
Grade 8 Students
128
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakeview Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Center Cass School District 66 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cass Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cass School District 63 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakeview Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Center Cass School District 66 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cass Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cass School District 63 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakeview Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Center Cass School District 66 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cass Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cass School District 63 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
67%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakeview Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Center Cass School District 66 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cass Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cass School District 63 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakeview Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Center Cass School District 66 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cass Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cass School District 63 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakeview Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Center Cass School District 66 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cass Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cass School District 63 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakeview Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Center Cass School District 66 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cass Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cass School District 63 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakeview Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Center Cass School District 66 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cass Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cass School District 63 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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