Deer Path Middle Sch West vs Lake Bluff Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Path Middle Sch West
Lake Forest · Public middle · Grades 7–8
361 students
Lake Bluff Elem Sch
Lake Bluff · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Deer Path Middle Sch West Lake Forest, Illinois | Lake Bluff Elem Sch Lake Bluff, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 670 | #339 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #355 of 15,369 | #12947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Bluff |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 67.7).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.0).
- •Lake Bluff Elem Sch is the larger school with 572 students compared with 361.
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 West better than Lake Bluff Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Path Middle Sch West ranks higher (89.0 vs 67.7 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 West and Lake Bluff Elem Sch?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Lake Bluff in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Path Middle Sch West: 361. Lake Bluff Elem Sch: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Path Middle Sch West and Lake Bluff Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Deer Path Middle Sch West is 13th of 670 and Lake Bluff Elem Sch is 339th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).