Center Cass Sd 66 School District
School District · Downers Grove, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,130
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,130
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#372 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,911
+$221 vs Illinois median
District size
1,130 students
Typical than Illinois median
STAAR proficiency rose +6.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Center Cass Sd 66 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Center Cass Sd 66
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeview JR High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Prairieview Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Center Cass Sd 66
Center Cass Sd 66 is a Downers Grove, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,130 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. District-level spending was $16,911 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Center Cass Sd 66 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lakeview JR High School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Center Cass Sd 66 students show an average math proficiency of 55.3% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Center Cass Sd 66, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Center Cass Sd 66 with test data.
Schools in Center Cass Sd 66
3 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Downers Grove
- Total Enrollment
- 1,130
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- District spending per student
- $16,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Center Cass Sd 66?
Center Cass Sd 66 has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Center Cass Sd 66?
The average composite rating for Center Cass Sd 66 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Center Cass Sd 66?
Center Cass Sd 66's district-level spending was $16,911 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Center Cass Sd 66?
The average student-teacher ratio in Center Cass Sd 66 is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Center Cass Sd 66?
Lakeview JR High School is the highest-rated school in Center Cass Sd 66 with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Center Cass Sd 66?
Across schools in Center Cass Sd 66 with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Center Cass Sd 66 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Center Cass Sd 66 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.1%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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