Deer Path Middle Sch East

346 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

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.

346

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Path Middle Sch East
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	10
Black	3
Asian	17
Two or More	23

White
293 (84.7 %)
Two or More
23 (6.6 %)
Asian
17 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.9 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lake Forest SD 67
Phone:	(847)615-4470
Website:	http://lakeforestschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 175

Grade 6 171