Cass Jr High School vs Prairieview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 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
Prairieview Elementary School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
380 students
| Measure | Cass Jr High School Darien, Illinois | Prairieview Elementary School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #75 of 670 | #318 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2770 of 15,369 | #12295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 313 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 59% |
| city | Darien | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cass Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 68.6).
- •Prairieview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Cass Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Prairieview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 24%).
- •Cass Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.5).
- •Prairieview Elementary School is the larger school with 380 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 Prairieview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cass Jr High School ranks higher (72.8 vs 68.6 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 Prairieview Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Darien and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cass Jr High School: 313. Prairieview Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cass Jr High School and Prairieview Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Cass Jr High School is 75th of 670 and Prairieview Elementary School is 318th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).