Deerfield School (Closed 2023)

72 Deerfield Avenue
Westwood, MA 02090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deerfield School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Deerfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
#103 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
80-84%
42%
65-69%
44%
80-89%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
8%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
74%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
(22-23)
8.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deerfield School's ranking?
Deerfield School is ranked #103 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Deerfield School?
196 students attend Deerfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Deerfield School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deerfield School?
Deerfield School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Deerfield School offer ?
Deerfield School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Deerfield School part of?
Deerfield School is part of Westwood School District.

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