Deer Path Middle School East
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: (847) 615-4470
District: Lake Forest School District 67
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 5,6 • 374 students
Deer Path Middle School East, a public school located in Lake Forest, IL, serves grades 5-6 in the Lake Forest School District 67.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Deer Path Middle School East is a public school located in Lake Forest, IL. 374 students attend Deer Path Middle School East.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Illinois Assessment of Readiness data from Illinois State Board of Education, and using 2025 Illinois Science Assessment data from Illinois State Board of Education. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Illinois State Board of Education. |
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Posted: May 29, 2025
My kid got served raw food, students told him to kill himself and they stabbed my child with a plastic knife.
Posted: August 11, 2022
I highly recommend Deerpath Middle School. I have two boys that previously went to private school in the city, but enrolled in Deerpath after moving to Lake Forest.
The school and students were welcoming, and the academic offerings were much broader than what was offered by their previous school, as well as others we looked at in the city.
Communication to the parents is excellent, and my interactions with the teachers and administration have been professional, prompt, and remind me of a private school in spite of the larger size of the student body.
Some parents will always be unhappy, but nearly all of the parents I have met since moving to Lake Forest love this school.
Posted: August 11, 2022
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Posted: May 4, 2021
The AVA Remote Learning program needs to be completely revamped. Class starts at 8:45am, yet instruction doesnt begin until 9:10. They play games for at least twenty minutes. When I first noticed it, I didnt think much of it, but after sitting in and listening for two weeks, I realized that my child has been getting cheated out of a quality instruction. However, the good news is its only happening in her class. The other teachers are doing a wonderful job. I asked my child how long this has been going on in her class, and it turns out it has been the standard practice for this teacher all year. Where is the accountability? Where is the oversight? This is not fair to the parents/tax payers, and especially, our children. And its not fair to the other teachers who are teaching. Im giving a 3 out of 5 star rating. I wish I could give 5 stars for my childs other teachers, because they are great.
I hope the students will get a better LA experience when they go back to school in the fall. My only concern is who will be watching to make sure they do?
-A Concerned Parent
Posted: January 26, 2021
6th grade (AVA) Language arts is a complete joke at this school. No one is teaching writing. No one. I completely agree with the previous post. The parents should be given a property tax credit because they are certainly not getting what they paid for. 5th grade teachers rocked last tear, but the 6th grade AVA language arts teacher my child has this year is really disappointing. My child has learned NOTHING in her class this year.
Posted: January 26, 2021
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Posted: January 24, 2021
Does anyone teach writing in sixth grade at this school? Of course they don't. Ok. Well, how come no one is teaching writing in sixth grade? The 6th grade LA department needs a complete overhaul. Pink slips sound like a good start.
Posted: January 24, 2021
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Posted: June 30, 2018
There is a huge bullying issue at this school, and certain parents and staff are enabling it. Social media is destroying our kids in so many more ways then it benefits them, when will the government step in and make a law restricting it's use to kids over 18. Shame on those who have enabled this situation.
Posted: June 30, 2018
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Posted: May 18, 2018
Posted: May 18, 2018
Dedicated, attentive, caring teachers, really happy with the program.
Posted: May 18, 2018
Posted: May 18, 2018
I love the Principle and Assistant Principle, they love their job and it shows
Posted: May 18, 2018
We have had no problems, nor have we heard of any
Posted: May 18, 2018
We LOVE this middle school, I was nervous sending my fifth grade student to middle school, they do a great job transitioning the youngest grade...and the Music program is wonderful.
Posted: September 1, 2015
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Posted: September 1, 2015
Posted: September 1, 2015
Terrible principal and school environment. Bullying is everywhere, even the staff, wouldn't recommend this school if your student is bright, creative or needs supports.
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