LAKEVIEW JR HIGH SCHOOL

Lakeview Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Center Cass SD 66 school district, located in Downers Grove, IL with about 361 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Lakeview Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lakeview Junior High School, located at 701 Plainfield Road in Downers Grove, Illinois, serves as a key academic institution within Downers Grove Grade School District 58. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with the social and emotional development of students in grades 7 and 8. By offering a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, exploratory electives, and extracurricular activities, Lakeview aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, supported by a faculty that emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and character development. Lakeview leverages its location in a stable suburban community to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, whether through athletics, fine arts, or academic clubs. With a strong emphasis on home-school communication and a supportive educational culture, Lakeview Junior High remains a central pillar of the Downers Grove educational experience.

For more information, contact Lakeview Jr High School at (630) 985-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.