Deerfield School District 109

Deerfield School District 109 is a high-performing school district in Illinois, serving students from preschool through 8th grade across 6 schools - 4 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The district is ranked 38th out of 813 districts in the state and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional overall performance.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional academic achievements. Wilmot Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Illinois, with high test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and a 5-star rating. The district's two middle schools, Alan B Shepard Middle School and Charles J Caruso Middle School, also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5% of Illinois middle schools. While not the highest-ranked elementary school, South Park Elementary School stands out for its strong 4th grade ELA performance.

Overall, Deerfield School District 109 provides a high-quality education, with schools that significantly outperform state averages in both ELA and Math. The district's high spending per student and small class sizes likely contribute to the strong academic outcomes, and the data suggests the district is providing a relatively equitable education across its schools. While the district is performing exceptionally well, there may be opportunities to further improve, particularly in areas like closing achievement gaps between subgroups or increasing the percentage of students reaching the highest levels of proficiency.