Deer Path Middle Sch East vs. Cherokee Elementary School
Should I attend Deer Path Middle Sch East or Cherokee Elementary School? 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
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
Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
5-6
K-4
Total Students
364 students
325 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#440 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40-44%
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
84%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%