Cherokee Elem School vs Deer Path Middle Sch West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elem School
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–4
343 students
Deer Path Middle Sch West
Lake Forest · Public middle · Grades 7–8
361 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elem School Lake Forest, Illinois | Deer Path Middle Sch West Lake Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #35 of 2,303 | #13 of 670 |
| National rank | #1813 of 50,301 | #355 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 343 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 86.5).
- •Cherokee Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.4).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West is the larger school with 361 students compared with 343.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee Elem School better than Deer Path Middle Sch West?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Path Middle Sch West ranks higher (89.0 vs 86.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cherokee Elem School and Deer Path Middle Sch West?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Lake Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elem School: 343. Deer Path Middle Sch West: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elem School and Deer Path Middle Sch West rank in Illinois?
Cherokee Elem School is 35th of 2,303 and Deer Path Middle Sch West is 13th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).