Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Deerfield School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deerfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Deerfield School's student population of 603 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deerfield School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#214 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerfield School's ranking?
Deerfield School is ranked #214 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Deerfield School often compared to?
Deerfield Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Canyon School, Orchard Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Deerfield School?
603 students attend Deerfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Deerfield School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerfield School?
Deerfield School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Deerfield School offer ?
Deerfield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Deerfield School part of?
Deerfield School is part of Alpine School District.
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