Deerfield School

26 Troy Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Deerfield School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Deerfield School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
424 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Deerfield School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#22 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deerfield School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
52%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
32%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
34%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Deerfield School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deerfield School's ranking?
Deerfield School is ranked #22 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Deerfield School often compared to?
Deerfield Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood School, Hartshorn School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Deerfield School?
424 students attend Deerfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Deerfield School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerfield School?
Deerfield School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deerfield School offer ?
Deerfield School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Deerfield School part of?
Deerfield School is part of Millburn Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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