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Deer Path Elem School

Elementary School · Cary Ccsd 26 · Cary, IL

A Cary Ccsd 26 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2211 Crystal Lake Rd, Cary, IL 60013

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$15,892
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Deer Path Elem School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
40%
2022
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Deer Path Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average488/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cary), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,833

Median home value

$291,000

Median rent

$1,489/mo

College educated

44.2%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Three Oaks SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7K–51.0 mi439Compare →
Ss Peter & Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–81.2 mi174Compare →
Oak Knoll Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–K1.3 mi277Compare →
Trinity Oaks Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.3 mi222Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cary Ccsd 26

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$15,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Deer Path Elem School is listed in Cary CCSD 26; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Deer Path Elem School

Deer Path Elem School is a public elementary school in Cary, IL, part of Cary Ccsd 26, serving approximately 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,391 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deer Path Elem School

What grades does Deer Path Elem School serve?

Deer Path Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Deer Path Elem School?

Deer Path Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Path Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deer Path Elem School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deer Path Elem School rank in IL?

Deer Path Elem School ranks #2,391 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Deer Path Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deer Path Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Deer Path Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Path Elem School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Deer Path Elem School a charter school?

No, Deer Path Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Deer Path Elem School a Title I school?

No, Deer Path Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Path Elem School?

23.3% of students at Deer Path Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
447
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
McHenry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 60013)
26,503
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
40.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60013; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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