Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Deerfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Motto
Building dynamic learning communities, one student, one teacher, one family at a time.
School Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
87%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerfield Elementary School's ranking?
Deerfield Elementary School is ranked #759 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Deerfield Elementary School often compared to?
Deerfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunderland Elementary School, Conway Grammar by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
301 students attend Deerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Deerfield Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Deerfield Elementary School offer ?
Deerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Deerfield Elementary School part of?
Deerfield Elementary School is part of Deerfield School District.
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