Deerfield

The schools in Deerfield are consistently underperforming compared to state averages, with all three schools - Deerfield Elementary, Deerfield High, and Deerfield Middle School - ranking below the state in key metrics like test scores and statewide rankings.

The data shows that Deerfield's schools have very low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 20.36% and 21.42% of Deerfield Elementary students proficient or better, respectively, and even lower rates at Deerfield High (7.14% in ELA, 0% in Math) and Deerfield Middle School (19.14% in ELA, 0% in Math). This is reflected in the schools' low statewide rankings, with Deerfield Elementary ranked 523 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools, Deerfield High ranked 301 out of 318 Kansas high schools, and Deerfield Middle School ranked 321 out of 362 Kansas middle schools.

Additionally, the Deerfield schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 68% to 75.56% across the three schools. This, combined with the wide range in spending per student (from $10,859 to $20,464) and relatively high student-teacher ratios (up to 25.2 at Deerfield High), suggests that the district may be struggling to provide equitable resources and support to its students, contributing to the overall underperformance of the schools.