Cass Jr High School vs. Gower Middle School
Should I attend Cass Jr High School or Gower Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cass Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Gower Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 326 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 381 students in grades 5-8, Gower Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
326 students
381 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#462 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#170 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
69
101
Grade 6 Students
84
91
Grade 7 Students
90
97
Grade 8 Students
83
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
17%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
64%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
n/a