Deerfield Elementary School
Tel:
(248) 537-6700
Deerfield Elementary School serves 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Deerfield Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Deerfield Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 393 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Deerfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #312 out of 3119 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 13% | 18% |
| White | 65% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Avondale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Deerfield Elementary School is Meadows School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Avondale Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochester Avondale Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 753 students
0.8 miles
1445 West Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6300 0.8 6-8 753 - Rochester Meadows School Special Education School
Grades: 12 | 7 students
0.8 miles
1435 W Auburn Road
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6440 0.8 12 7 - Troy Woodland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 382 students
1.3 miles
6465 Livernois Rd
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 537-6900 1.3 PK-5 382 - Troy Troy College And Career High School Grades: 6-12 | 233 students
1.6 miles
201 W Square Lake Rd
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-5100 1.6 6-12 233 - Troy Troy Continuing Education Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
1.6 miles
201 West Square Lake Rd
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-5100 1.6 9-12 n/a
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