Deer Path Middle Sch West

361 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Deer Path Middle School West, located in Lake Forest, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of Lake Forest School District 67, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a rigorous academic program while also offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs, which help to create a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is deeply integrated into the Lake Forest community, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a culture that prioritizes character development alongside intellectual growth. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Deer Path Middle School West emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and social-emotional learning. Its location in a historic area, combined with modern instructional practices, makes it a cornerstone of the local educational landscape.

361

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Path Middle Sch West
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	12
Black	2
Asian	18
Two or More	24

White
305 (84.5%)
Two or More
24 (6.6%)
Asian
18 (5.0%)
Hispanic
12 (3.3%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lake Forest SD 67
Phone:	(847)604-7400
Website:	http://lakeforestschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 179