Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deerwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deerwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Deerwood Elementary School's student population of 542 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deerwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerwood Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
10%
12%
White
60%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerwood Elementary School's ranking?
Deerwood Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Deerwood Elementary School often compared to?
Deerwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Lake Elementary School, Glacier Hills School - Arts/science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Deerwood Elementary School?
542 students attend Deerwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Deerwood Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerwood Elementary School?
Deerwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deerwood Elementary School offer ?
Deerwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Deerwood Elementary School part of?
Deerwood Elementary School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
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