DEER PATH MIDDLE SCH EAST

Deer Path Middle Sch East is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lake Forest SD 67 school district, located in Lake Forest, IL with about 423 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Deer Path Middle Sch East 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 East (DPMS East) is a prominent public middle school located in Lake Forest, Illinois, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of Lake Forest School District 67, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core academics with a wide array of elective opportunities, ensuring that students are challenged while also being encouraged to explore their personal interests and creative talents.

Beyond the classroom, DPMS East places a strong emphasis on the social-emotional development of its students. The school promotes a culture of community and character-building, offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that help students build leadership skills and school spirit. By integrating high educational standards with a holistic approach to student growth, Deer Path Middle School East aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond, maintaining a reputation for quality education within the Lake Forest community.

For more information, contact Deer Path Middle Sch East at (847) 615-4470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

95 W Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045-2153
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DEER PATH MIDDLE SCH EAST is a public Title I school in Lake Forest, IL with about 423 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lake Forest SD 67
Total Students:
423
Teachers:
38.4
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 423 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DEER PATH MIDDLE SCH EAST is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.2%
Asian
5.4%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.