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Deer Path Middle Sch East

PublicRegularGrades 5–6
Lake Forest, Illinois · Lake Forest SD 67
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students375
Student:Teacher9.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch1%
Title INo
Deer Path Middle Sch East
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
375
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
1%-52.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–6
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Deer Path Middle Sch East is a public middle serving grades 5–6 in Lake Forest, Illinois. The school enrolls 375 students. It is part of the Lake Forest SD 67 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
1% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–6
DistrictLake Forest SD 67
County17097
CityLake Forest
ZIP60045
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172175005830

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment375
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino2.6%
Black / African American6.6%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native85.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
2.6%
Black
6.6%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
4.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %1%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)