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Cass Junior High School

Summary:

Cass Junior High School is a public middle school located in Darien, Illinois, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 324 students. The school is part of the Cass School District 63, which is ranked 106 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cass Junior High School consistently performs well academically, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 66.6%, significantly higher than the state average of 41.2%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 37.7%, also above the state average of 28.4%. The school's performance across different student subgroups is also noteworthy, with a 4-star rating for Asian students and a 5-star rating for low socioeconomic status students. Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Clarendon Hills Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Junior High School, Cass Junior High School's ELA proficiency rate is higher.

Cass Junior High School has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 24.6% in 2021-2022 to 10.5% in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating improved student attendance. The school's spending per student has increased from $12,875 in 2020-2021 to $17,548 in 2022-2023, suggesting a commitment to investing in the school's resources and programs. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 in the 2022-2023 school year, Cass Junior High School is able to provide personalized attention to its diverse student population, with 24.07% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 8502 Bailey Rd
       Darien, IL  60561-5333

(331) 481-4000

District: Cass School District 63

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,523 Help


Feeder schools for Cass Junior High School:

Elementary:    Concord Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.4%
Hispanic:
12.7%
Asian:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.1% Help


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Compare Details Cass Junior High School ranks better than 84.4% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cass Junior High School is $15,523.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cass Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cass Junior High School 212th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Cass Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Cass School District 63:

SchoolDigger ranks Cass School District 63 106th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cass Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Cass Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.59 108th 1185 90.9%
2004 88.45 87th 1204 92.8%
2005 87.00 101st 1209 91.6%
2006 86.01 82nd 1272 93.6%
2007 88.46 44th 1287 96.6%
2008 84.09 114th 1293 91.2%
2009 81.57 165th 1318 87.5%
2010 87.80 45th 1327 96.6%
2011 81.07 173rd 1344 87.1%
2012 82.12 164th 1365 88.0%
2013 89.54 87th 1367 93.6%
2014 86.32 132nd 1322 90.0%
2015 93.69 68th 1302 94.8%
2016 85.57 143rd 1294 88.9%
2017 86.75 144th 1293 88.9%
2018 92.27 73rd 1293 94.4%
2019 91.64 79th 1356 94.2%
2022 82.81 179th 1369 86.9%
2023 81.89 198th 1367 85.5%
2024 81.49 212th 1363 84.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cass Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.20 120th 1161 89.7%
2019 85.73 82nd 1217 93.3%
2022 75.74 163rd 1221 86.7%
2023 86.96 70th 1234 94.3%
2024 84.97 90th 1219 92.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cass Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.79 72nd 1226 94.1%
2019 92.25 63rd 1276 95.1%
2022 78.40 226th 1286 82.4%
2023 75.06 251st 1275 80.3%
2024 83.48 164th 1251 86.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cass Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.71 79th 1223 93.5%
2019 89.47 101st 1296 92.2%
2022 83.93 143rd 1286 88.9%
2023 84.45 156th 1292 87.9%
2024 76.38 241st 1264 80.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cass Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.30 39th 209 81.3%
2019 75.18 36th 201 82.1%
2022 83.28 27th 198 86.4%
2023 75.11 38th 192 80.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cass Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.83 367th 662 44.6%
2023 56.52 222nd 661 66.4%
2024 45.65 303rd 643 52.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cass Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.40 97th 889 89.1%
2019 84.49 88th 905 90.3%
2022 69.12 225th 898 74.9%
2023 61.78 284th 895 68.3%
2024 66.51 250th 875 71.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cass Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 245 3 29 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 280
1989 231 4 31 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 272
1990 260 5 37 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 308
1991 282 5 33 4 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1992 288 4 46 7 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 288 3 50 6 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1994 290 2 40 6 3 n/a n/a 0 341
1995 295 9 41 4 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1996 295 9 41 4 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1997 310 12 42 4 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1998 300 9 55 3 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 334 5 53 9 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2000 355 8 46 14 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2001 337 9 53 12 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2002 348 8 53 19 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2003 348 8 53 19 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2004 340 9 51 21 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 358 15 44 25 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 348 10 49 20 0 n/a n/a 1 428
2007 335 3 51 23 0 n/a n/a 7 419
2008 0 7 23 49 307 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 280 12 53 21 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2010 263 20 58 23 0 n/a n/a 18 382
2011 260 26 54 28 2 0 14 0 384
2012 248 25 61 32 2 0 15 0 383
2013 236 22 62 39 2 0 13 0 374
2014 209 16 51 39 1 0 5 0 321
2015 201 13 48 44 1 0 6 0 313
2016 225 14 51 4 1 1 1 0 297
2017 204 13 51 17 1 1 2 0 289
2018 201 16 50 21 1 0 3 0 292
2019 196 18 47 27 0 0 5 0 293
2020 216 16 39 37 0 0 10 0 318
2021 231 15 41 44 0 0 13 0 344
2022 210 15 37 48 0 0 16 0 326
2023 215 10 38 41 0 1 19 0 324

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cass Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 18.5 15.1 n/a
1989 272 17.5 15.5 n/a
1990 308 18.5 16.6 n/a
1991 324 19.8 16.3 n/a
1992 345 22.5 15.3 n/a
1993 347 21.5 16.1 n/a
1994 341 21.5 15.9 n/a
1995 349 23.2 15.0 n/a
1996 349 23.2 15.0 n/a
1997 368 24.2 15.2 n/a
1998 367 24.2 15.2 n/a
1999 402 25.3 15.9 n/a
2000 423 25.3 16.7 n/a
2001 411 27.0 15.2 n/a
2002 428 28.6 15.0 0
2003 428 28.6 15.0 0
2004 422 31.1 13.6 0
2005 442 30.4 14.5 0
2006 428 29.5 14.5 0
2007 419 27.0 15.5 0
2008 386 21.0 18.4 0
2009 366 22.6 16.2 0
2010 382 22.7 16.7 0
2011 384 24.5 15.6 24
2012 383 26.0 14.7 11.7
2013 374 27.8 13.4 13.9
2014 321 25.1 12.7 15
2015 313 26.0 12.0 15
2016 297 27.0 11.0 18.2
2017 289 24.8 11.6 17.3
2018 292 19.5 14.9 17.5
2019 293 19.8 14.7 22.2
2020 318 20.8 15.2 21.1
2021 344 n/a n/a n/a
2022 326 24.9 13.0 29.8
2023 324 24.9 12.9 24.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cass Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 18.5 15.1 n/a
1989 272 17.5 15.5 n/a
1990 308 18.5 16.6 n/a
1991 324 19.8 16.3 n/a
1992 345 22.5 15.3 n/a
1993 347 21.5 16.1 n/a
1994 341 21.5 15.9 n/a
1995 349 23.2 15.0 n/a
1996 349 23.2 15.0 n/a
1997 368 24.2 15.2 n/a
1998 367 24.2 15.2 n/a
1999 402 25.3 15.9 n/a
2000 423 25.3 16.7 n/a
2001 411 27.0 15.2 n/a
2002 428 28.6 15.0 0
2003 428 28.6 15.0 0
2004 422 31.1 13.6 0
2005 442 30.4 14.5 0
2006 428 29.5 14.5 0
2007 419 27.0 15.5 0
2008 386 21.0 18.4 0
2009 366 22.6 16.2 0
2010 382 22.7 16.7 0
2011 384 24.5 15.6 24
2012 383 26.0 14.7 11.7
2013 374 27.8 13.4 13.9
2014 321 25.1 12.7 15
2015 313 26.0 12.0 15
2016 297 27.0 11.0 18.2
2017 289 24.8 11.6 17.3
2018 292 19.5 14.9 17.5
2019 293 19.8 14.7 22.2
2020 318 20.8 15.2 21.1
2021 344 n/a n/a n/a
2022 326 24.9 13.0 29.8
2023 324 24.9 12.9 24.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%74.4%98.4%99.0%
201699.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%77.2%99.7%22.5%25.7%
201799.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%74.6%99.7%99.7%51.2%
201899.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%75.4%99.3%99.7%75.1%
201999.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%76.1%99.7%99.7%75.8%
202198.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.9%98.9%71.9%
202297.6%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.5%76.9%
202396.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%74.8%97.2%96.9%71.1%
202496.1%96.7%96.7%96.7%97.3%96.7%97.0%70.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cass Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $793 (5.9%) $12,648 (94.1%) $13,442
2020 $840 (6.3%) $12,486 (93.7%) $13,325
2021 $162 (1.3%) $12,713 (98.7%) $12,875
2022 $162 (1.3%) $12,713 (98.7%) $12,875
2023 $185 (1.1%) $17,363 (98.9%) $17,548
2024 $33 (0.2%) $15,490 (99.8%) $15,523

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cass Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 79th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 198th of 1367 Middle schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cass Junior High School)45.267.1
 21.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cass School District 63)45.266.2
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cass Junior High School)24.747.9
 23.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cass School District 63)24.747.3
 22.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Cass Junior High School)60.371.6
 11.3%
   5th Grade Science (Cass School District 63)60.370.7
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cass Junior High School)51.253.5
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cass School District 63)51.253.5
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cass Junior High School)39.829.6
 10.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cass School District 63)39.829.6
 10.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cass Junior High School)77.661.9
 15.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cass School District 63)77.661.9
 15.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cass Junior High School)55.944.5
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cass School District 63)55.944.5
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cass Junior High School)75.756
 19.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cass School District 63)75.756
 19.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cass Junior High School)58.634.1
 24.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cass School District 63)58.634.1
 24.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Cass Junior High School)79.772.5
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (Cass School District 63)79.772.5
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students293324
 10.6%
African American1810
 44.4%
American Indian00
Asian4738
 19.1%
Hispanic2741
 51.9%
Pacific Islander01
White196215
 9.7%
Two or More Races519
 280%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.2%24.1%
 1.9%

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Students at Cass Junior High School are 66% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Cass Junior High School.

Cass Junior High School ranks 212th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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