DEER PATH MIDDLE SCH WEST
Deer Path Middle Sch West is a public middle school that is part of the Lake Forest SD 67 school district, located in Lake Forest, IL with about 459 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 41 teachers, Deer Path Middle Sch West has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Deer Path Middle School West, located in Lake Forest, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of Lake Forest School District 67, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a rigorous academic program while also offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs, which help to create a well-rounded educational experience.
The school is deeply integrated into the Lake Forest community, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a culture that prioritizes character development alongside intellectual growth. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Deer Path Middle School West emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and social-emotional learning. Its location in a historic area, combined with modern instructional practices, makes it a cornerstone of the local educational landscape.
For more information, contact Deer Path Middle Sch West at (847) 604-7400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lake Forest, IL 60045-2151
(847) 604-7400
DEER PATH MIDDLE SCH WEST is a public school in Lake Forest, IL with about 459 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lake Forest SD 67
- Total Students:
- 459
- Teachers:
- 41.9
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 459 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DEER PATH MIDDLE SCH WEST is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.4%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.