Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deerfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
23%
18%
White
56%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerfield Elementary School's ranking?
Deerfield Elementary School is ranked #1018 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Deerfield Elementary School often compared to?
Deerfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School, R Grant Graham Elementary School 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 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
330 students attend Deerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Deerfield Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deerfield Elementary School offer ?
Deerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Deerfield Elementary School part of?
Deerfield Elementary School is part of Avondale School District.
In what neighborhood is Deerfield Elementary School located?
Deerfield Elementary School is located in the South Boulevard Gardens neighborhood of Rochester, MI.
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