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Cass Jr High School

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
Darien, Illinois · Cass SD 63
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students313
Student:Teacher12.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch24%
Title INo
Cass Jr
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
313
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
24%-29.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Cass Jr High School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Darien, Illinois. The school enrolls 313 students. It is part of the Cass SD 63 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictCass SD 63
County17043
CityDarien
ZIP60561
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170879000519

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment313
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino10.6%
Black / African American12.3%
Asian4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native68.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races4.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
10.6%
Black
12.3%
Asian
4.6%
Two+
4.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %24%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)