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 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Deerfield Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Deerfield Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 393 students has grown by 6% 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 20% of all 3,167 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.53, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #483 out of 3167 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 13% | 18% |
| White | 66% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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)
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- 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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