Very Good
#993 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 26% in state
Lakeview JR High School
Middle School · Center Cass Sd 66 · Downers Grove, IL
A Center Cass Sd 66 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
701 Plainfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeview JR High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakeview JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,001/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Downers Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,780
Median home value
$423,000
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
53.9%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Manor Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Cass JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 5–8 | 1.2 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 416 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Center Cass Sd 66
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeview JR High School is listed in Center Cass SD 66; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeview JR High School
Lakeview JR High School is a public middle school in Downers Grove, IL, part of Center Cass Sd 66, serving approximately 370 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #993 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeview JR High School
What grades does Lakeview JR High School serve?
Lakeview JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lakeview JR High School?
Lakeview JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview JR High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeview JR High School rank in IL?
Lakeview JR High School ranks #993 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lakeview JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeview JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lakeview JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeview JR High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lakeview JR High School a charter school?
No, Lakeview JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeview JR High School a Title I school?
No, Lakeview JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeview JR High School?
15.4% of students at Lakeview JR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (630) 783-5102
- Area population (ZIP 60516)
- 28,594
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60516; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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