Serving 467 students in grades 3-8, Deerfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 467 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
14%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
68%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerfield Elementary School's ranking?
Deerfield Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Deerfield Elementary School often compared to?
Deerfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beechwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
467 students attend Deerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Deerfield Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deerfield Elementary School offer ?
Deerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Deerfield Elementary School part of?
Deerfield Elementary School is part of Mountainside School District.
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