Best Schools in Deer Creek, Illinois
1 schools · 1 Middle
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Use this page to compare every school in Deer Creek by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Dee-mack Intermediate School
Middle · Deer Creek-mackinaw Cusd 701. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$191,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$191,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Deer Creek
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dee-mack Intermediate School | 5.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.2/10
- Median household income
- $93,400
- Median home value
- $191,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 81%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Deer Creek compares
Median household income
$93k
114% of Illinois median
About Schools in Deer Creek, Illinois
Deer Creek, Illinois is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 middle school.
With an average rating of 5.2 out of 10, schools in Deer Creek show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Deer Creek is Dee-mack Intermediate School with a composite score of 5.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Deer Creek is served by 1 school district: Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701. These districts collectively serve 967 students.
Deer Creek's community shows 30% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $93,400. The poverty rate in the area is 4.9%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 232 students · 4th–6th | 5.2 |
Schools in Deer Creek
Deer Creek, Illinois · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$93,400
Median Home Value
$191,400
Median Rent
$1,119/mo
Population
944
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
81%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Community Profile
Deer Creek has a median household income of $93,400. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $191,400, with a median rent of $1,119/month. The local poverty rate of 4.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Deer Creek, Illinois
How many schools are in Deer Creek, Illinois?
Deer Creek has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Deer Creek, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Deer Creek is 5.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Deer Creek, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Deer Creek on MySchoolScout is Dee-mack Intermediate School with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Deer Creek, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Deer Creek on MySchoolScout is Dee-mack Intermediate School with a composite score of 5.2/10.
How many school districts serve Deer Creek, Illinois?
Deer Creek is served by 1 school district: Deer Creek-mackinaw Cusd 701.
What is the education level in Deer Creek, Illinois?
According to Census data, 30% of adults in Deer Creek have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Deer Creek, Illinois?
The median household income in Deer Creek is approximately $93,400 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Deer Creek, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Deer Creek is 14.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Deer Creek, Illinois?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.