Deer Path Middle Sch West vs Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 66 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
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
Blue Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
361 students
| Measure | Deer Path Middle Sch West Lake Forest, Illinois | Veterans Memorial Middle Sch Blue Island, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 670 | #577 of 670 |
| National rank | #355 of 15,369 | #13428 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 361 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 7% |
| city | Lake Forest | Blue Island |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 22.0).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West does better on math proficiency (67% vs 7%).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 26%).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.0).
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 Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Path Middle Sch West ranks higher (89.0 vs 22.0 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 Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Blue Island in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Path Middle Sch West: 361. Veterans Memorial Middle Sch: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Path Middle Sch West and Veterans Memorial Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Deer Path Middle Sch West is 13th of 670 and Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is 577th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).