Cass Jr High School vs Lakeview Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 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
Lakeview Jr High School
Downers Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
| Measure | Cass Jr High School Darien, Illinois | Lakeview Jr High School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #75 of 670 | #81 of 670 |
| National rank | #2770 of 15,369 | #2876 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| city | Darien | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.8 vs 72.3).
- •Cass Jr High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Cass Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Lakeview Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 24%).
- •Lakeview Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.0).
- •Lakeview Jr High School is the larger school with 340 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 Lakeview Jr High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cass Jr High School and Lakeview Jr High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Darien and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cass Jr High School: 313. Lakeview Jr High School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cass Jr High School and Lakeview Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Cass Jr High School is 75th of 670 and Lakeview Jr High School is 81st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).