Deerfield High School is a public high school located in Deerfield, Wisconsin. The school mascot is the Demon. It is located on 300 Simonson Blvd. The current principal is Shannon McDonough. Deerfield High School is part of the Trailways conference for athletics and academic competitions.
Serving 114 students in grades 7-8, Deerfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Deerfield Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Deerfield, WI school district, covering approximately 40.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deerfield Middle School's student population of 114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deerfield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1314 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
80%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Demon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerfield Middle School's ranking?
Deerfield Middle School is ranked #1314 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Middle School?
114 students attend Deerfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Deerfield Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deerfield Middle School?
Deerfield Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deerfield Middle School offer ?
Deerfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Deerfield Middle School part of?
Deerfield Middle School is part of Deerfield Community School District.
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