Deer Path Middle Sch East vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Path Middle Sch East
Lake Forest · Public middle · Grades 5–6
375 students
Jefferson Middle School
Villa Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
375 students
| Measure | Deer Path Middle Sch East Lake Forest, Illinois | Jefferson Middle School Villa Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 670 | #452 of 670 |
| National rank | #1968 of 15,369 | #11228 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 375 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 21% |
| city | Lake Forest | Villa Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Path Middle Sch East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 33.3).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch East does better on math proficiency (56% vs 21%).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch East does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch East does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.7).
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 Deer Path Middle Sch East better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Path Middle Sch East ranks higher (77.1 vs 33.3 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 Deer Path Middle Sch East and Jefferson Middle School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Villa Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Path Middle Sch East: 375. Jefferson Middle School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Path Middle Sch East and Jefferson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Deer Path Middle Sch East is 52nd of 670 and Jefferson Middle School is 452nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).