Deer Run School serves 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 84%
- Reading Proficiency: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Deer Run School's student population of 237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deer Run School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)84%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)73%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
6%
12%
White
47%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Deer Run School often compared to?
Deer Run Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross/woodward School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Deer Run School?
237 students attend Deer Run School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Deer Run School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Run School?
Deer Run School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Deer Run School offer ?
Deer Run School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Run School part of?
Deer Run School is part of East Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Deer Run School located?
Deer Run School is located in the Foxon neighborhood of East Haven, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Foxon.
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