Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deerwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deerwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Deerwood Elementary School's student population of 566 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deerwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerwood Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#353 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
11%
12%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerwood Elementary School's ranking?
Deerwood Elementary School is ranked #353 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Deerwood Elementary School often compared to?
Deerwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Lake Elementary School, Glacier Hills School - Arts/science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Deerwood Elementary School?
566 students attend Deerwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Deerwood Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerwood Elementary School?
Deerwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deerwood Elementary School offer ?
Deerwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Deerwood Elementary School part of?
Deerwood Elementary School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
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