Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deerfield Beach Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deerfield Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Deerfield Beach Elementary School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deerfield Beach Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield Beach Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2686 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
37%
Black
32%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerfield Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Deerfield Beach Elementary School is ranked #2686 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Deerfield Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Deerfield Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Beach Elementary School?
615 students attend Deerfield Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Deerfield Beach Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerfield Beach Elementary School?
Deerfield Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deerfield Beach Elementary School offer ?
Deerfield Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Deerfield Beach Elementary School part of?
Deerfield Beach Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 28, 2025 (Friday)
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