Cass Jr High School vs Lace Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cass Jr High School
Darien · Public middle · Grades 5–8
313 students
Lace Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
377 students
| Measure | Cass Jr High School Darien, Illinois | Lace Elem School Darien, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 670 | #589 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2770 of 15,369 | #19932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 313 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 40% |
| city | Darien | Darien |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cass Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 57.5).
- •Cass Jr High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Cass Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 46%).
- •Cass Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 30.8%).
- •Lace Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.0).
- •Lace Elem School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 313.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cass Jr High School better than Lace Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cass Jr High School ranks higher (72.8 vs 57.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cass Jr High School and Lace Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Darien and Darien in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cass Jr High School: 313. Lace Elem School: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cass Jr High School and Lace Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cass Jr High School is 75th of 670 and Lace Elem School is 589th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).