Cass Jr High School

www.cassd63.org

313 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Cass Junior High School, located at 8502 Bailey Rd in Darien, Illinois, serves as the primary middle school for Cass School District 63. The school is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that focuses on both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, Cass Junior High emphasizes critical thinking, collaborative learning, and the preparation of students for the academic challenges they will face in their secondary education years.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school prides itself on offering a well-rounded extracurricular experience, including various clubs, athletic programs, and service-oriented activities. The school community benefits from strong parent and community involvement, which helps maintain a collaborative atmosphere. With a commitment to fostering a culture of respect and achievement, Cass Junior High aims to ensure that every student feels connected to their peers and teachers while developing the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

313

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cass Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	39
Black	12
Asian	41
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
202 (64.5%)
Asian
41 (13.1%)
Hispanic
39 (12.5%)
Two or More
18 (5.8%)
Black
12 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cass SD 63
Phone:	(331)481-4000
Website:	http://www.cassd63.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 89

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 70