The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Casey-westfield Jr/sr Hs
Casey-Westfield Jr/Sr HS serves grades seven through twelve in a combined junior and senior high building in Casey, a small rural city in east-central Illinois near the Indiana border. The school enrolls a modest population of students across its six grades, with seventh and ninth grades representing the larger cohorts and twelfth grade the smallest.
The student body is predominantly white, with very small numbers of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about economic need among the student population. Similarly, the data did not include counts for students with individualized education plans or English learners, making it worth checking with the school if those populations and their support services are relevant to your child.
On state assessments, the school's proficiency in math and English language arts is below the midpoint among districts in Clark County. In eighth-grade math, less than a quarter of students scored at proficient or above, and eighth-grade English language arts showed proficiency near that range. Seventh-grade performance in both subjects was higher, and eighth-grade science proficiency was in the low-to-mid forties. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among the county's districts. Graduation rate data was not available, making it impossible to gauge how many students complete their diplomas; a parent should ask the school for this information. The state also changed proficiency cut scores across subjects for 2024-25, so these results sit under modified standards.
Casey itself is a declining population center with a distinctive tourist draw. The town is known nationally for roadside attractions and sits off Interstate 70 between St. Louis and Indianapolis. The compact downtown is walkable, concentrated around a single stoplight on Main Street and Central Avenue, and sees visitor traffic Thursday through Saturday. Civic anchors include a 40-acre Fairview Park with ball diamonds, playgrounds, disc golf, and a campground, and the Casey Township Library. Housing stock is quite old, with very little new residential construction; the population has declined steadily over recent decades, and the economic base has shifted from manufacturing and agriculture toward tourism. Median home values in the area are substantially below state and national benchmarks, which can mean lower property taxes but also reflects limited economic growth. The district approved a notable property tax levy increase for the 2024 levy year, which families considering a move into the district should factor into housing cost calculations.
The school is a regular public school with no charter or magnet designation. Program offerings, staffing, course access, discipline data, and attendance figures were not provided, so direct conversations with the school about course availability, dual-credit or career pathways, and support services would help you understand the full academic and co-curricular landscape. If you are considering enrollment, clarifying graduation outcomes, available academic tracks for middle and high school students, and what support exists for students working below grade level would be prudent next steps.
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