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Lakeview Jr High School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Downers Grove, Illinois · Center Cass SD 66
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students340
Student:Teacher11.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch18%
Title INo
Lakeview Jr
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
340
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
18%-35.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Lakeview Jr High School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Downers Grove, Illinois. The school enrolls 340 students. It is part of the Center Cass SD 66 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
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCenter Cass SD 66
County17043
CityDowners Grove
ZIP60516
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170897000523

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment340
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino0.3%
Black / African American11.1%
Asian5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native74.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races7.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.8%
Hispanic
0.3%
Black
11.1%
Asian
5.3%
Two+
7.5%
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 %18%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)