Deer Path Middle Sch East vs Lake Bluff Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 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
Lake Bluff Middle School
Lake Bluff · Public middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
| Measure | Deer Path Middle Sch East Lake Forest, Illinois | Lake Bluff Middle School Lake Bluff, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #52 of 670 | #11 of 670 |
| National rank | #1968 of 15,369 | #305 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 375 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Bluff |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Bluff Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 77.1).
- •Lake Bluff Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Lake Bluff Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch East does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.2).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch East is the larger school with 375 students compared with 305.
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 Lake Bluff Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Bluff Middle School ranks higher (89.7 vs 77.1 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 Lake Bluff Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Lake Bluff in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Path Middle Sch East: 375. Lake Bluff Middle School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Path Middle Sch East and Lake Bluff Middle School rank in Illinois?
Deer Path Middle Sch East is 52nd of 670 and Lake Bluff Middle School is 11th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).