Summary:
The city of Deerfield, Kansas is home to three public schools - Deerfield Elementary, Deerfield High, and Deerfield Middle School. Based on the available data, the schools in Deerfield appear to be struggling academically, with consistently low test scores, poor statewide rankings, and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Across all three schools, proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below the state averages, with Deerfield High having particularly dismal results, with only 7.14% proficient or better in ELA and 0% in Mathematics. The schools also have low statewide rankings, with Deerfield Elementary, Deerfield High, and Deerfield Middle School ranking in the bottom 10-15% of their respective school types in Kansas. Additionally, the schools serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 68% to 75.56%.
Despite the high spending per student at Deerfield High ($20,464), the school's academic performance does not reflect the investment, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to the district's challenges. The student-teacher ratios, which are relatively high, especially at Deerfield High, may also be contributing to the poor academic outcomes. Overall, the data indicates that the Deerfield school district as a whole is facing significant challenges and may require substantial support and intervention to improve student achievement and provide a high-quality education for the community.
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