Top Rankings
Cass SD 63 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 790 students in Cass SD 63 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cass SD 63 School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
790 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cass SD 63 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
28%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
64%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,895 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,581 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,895
$22,423
Spending / Student
$19,581
$21,662
Best Cass SD 63 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1019 Concord Pl
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Cass Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8502 Bailey Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cass SD 63 School District?
Cass SD 63 School District manages 2 public schools serving 790 students.
What is the rank of Cass SD 63 School District?
Cass SD 63 School District is ranked #100 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cass SD 63 School District?
64% of Cass SD 63 School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cass SD 63 School District?
Cass SD 63 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Cass SD 63 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,581 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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