Serving 327 students in grades 5-8, Cass Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Cass Jr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cass Jr High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cass Jr High School?
327 students attend Cass Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cass Jr High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cass Jr High School?
Cass Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cass Jr High School offer ?
Cass Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Cass Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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