Deer Path Middle Sch West 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 West
Lake Forest · Public middle · Grades 7–8
361 students
Lake Bluff Middle School
Lake Bluff · Public middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
| Measure | Deer Path Middle Sch West Lake Forest, Illinois | Lake Bluff Middle School Lake Bluff, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #13 of 670 | #11 of 670 |
| National rank | #355 of 15,369 | #305 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 361 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Bluff |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.0 vs 89.7).
- •Lake Bluff Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Lake Bluff Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.2).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West is the larger school with 361 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 West better than Lake Bluff Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Deer Path Middle Sch West 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 West: 361. Lake Bluff Middle School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Path Middle Sch West and Lake Bluff Middle School rank in Illinois?
Deer Path Middle Sch West is 13th of 670 and Lake Bluff Middle School is 11th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).