Serving 402 students in grades 7-8, Deer Path Middle Sch West ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 402 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Deer Path Middle Sch West ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Path Middle Sch West is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Deer Path Middle Sch West is ranked #478 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Deer Path Middle Sch West?
402 students attend Deer Path Middle Sch West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Deer Path Middle Sch West students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Path Middle Sch West?
Deer Path Middle Sch West has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deer Path Middle Sch West offer ?
Deer Path Middle Sch West offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Deer Path Middle Sch West part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 402 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
