Lakeview Jr High School

701 Plainfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60516

www.ccsd66.org

378 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

378

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeview Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	48
Black	22
Asian	42
Two or More	17

White
249 (65.9 %)
Hispanic
48 (12.7 %)
Asian
42 (11.1 %)
Black
22 (5.8 %)
Two or More
17 (4.5 %)

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:	Center Cass SD 66
Phone:	(630)985-2700
Website:	http://www.ccsd66.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 6 130

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 122