Cherokee Elementary School vs. Deer Path Middle Sch East
Should I attend Cherokee Elementary School or Deer Path Middle Sch East? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Deer Path Middle Sch East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 364 students in grades 5-6, Deer Path Middle Sch East ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
5-6
Total Students
325 students
364 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#411 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
-
Grade 1 Students
72
-
Grade 2 Students
54
-
Grade 3 Students
69
-
Grade 4 Students
59
-
Grade 5 Students
-
171
Grade 6 Students
-
193
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
86%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%