A
Very Good
87/100

Lakeview Jr High School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 701 Plainfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 83rd percentile in Illinois
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.10 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

87
Repit Score
out of 100
370
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%83/1001.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.10 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.20 in 2009–19; 66th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+26 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (+10 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%32%reading +14 pts, math +1 pts74th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%10%reading +31 pts, math -2 pts87th percentile (list)
Asian70%30%reading +10 pts, math -32 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income52%32%reading +22 pts, math +8 pts85th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 701 Plainfield Rd
City Downers Grove
ZIP Code 60516
District 1708970
NCES School ID 170897000523
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60516

Understanding the community around Lakeview Jr High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $113,032
Per Capita Income $56,055
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.8%
High School or Higher 94.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $406,000
Median Rent $1,594
Owner-Occupied 77.3%
Renter-Occupied 22.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lakeview Jr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 66.5%
Hispanic/Latino 13.2%
Asian 10.8%
Black 4.3%
Two or More Races 5.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 370
Teachers (FTE) 28.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lakeview Jr High School?
Lakeview Jr High School has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lakeview Jr High School?
Lakeview Jr High School has 370 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Lakeview Jr High School serve?
Lakeview Jr High School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lakeview Jr High School receive per student?
Lakeview Jr High School receives $18,627 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lakeview Jr High School in 60516 ▼
Avg Home Value
$509,763
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,160
1-Year Change
+8.9%
% Renters
22.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026