Deerfield Elementary

Summary:

Deerfield Elementary is a public elementary school serving 309 students in grades PK-6 in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. The school is part of the Deerfield school district, which is ranked 181 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deerfield Elementary generally performs better than the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments, particularly in mathematics, with 48.88% of students proficient or better compared to the state average of 40.91%. The school's female students and special education students also perform better than the state average, ranking in the top 40% of Massachusetts elementary schools in those subgroups. However, the school's low socioeconomic status students perform relatively poorly, ranking in the bottom 30% of schools. Deerfield Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of $21,413, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Hillcrest Elementary and Sheffield Elementary in the Gill-Montague district generally perform lower than Deerfield Elementary in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing Wildwood Elementary in the Amherst district and the nearby Leverett Elementary and Conway Grammar schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 21 Pleasant Street
       South Deerfield, MA  01373


(413) 665-1131

District: Deerfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,413 Help


Students who attend Deerfield Elementary usually attend:

High:    Frontier Regional

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  313

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Two or more races:
5.8%
Hispanic:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Deerfield Elementary ranks better than 55.6% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), two or more races (5.8%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary is 9.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deerfield Elementary is $21,413.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deerfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Deerfield Elementary 407th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Deerfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Deerfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Deerfield 181st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deerfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.61 378th 884 57.2%
2004 68.81 306th 882 65.3%
2005 69.08 295th 887 66.7%
2006 63.08 345th 911 62.1%
2007 70.93 272nd 911 70.1%
2008 66.84 307th 908 66.2%
2009 61.77 376th 909 58.6%
2010 65.94 337th 920 63.4%
2011 64.28 361st 924 60.9%
2012 63.31 382nd 930 58.9%
2013 62.15 385th 928 58.5%
2014 63.92 364th 926 60.7%
2015 65.25 335th 914 63.3%
2016 45.43 549th 932 41.1%
2017 40.45 608th 938 35.2%
2018 48.59 511th 934 45.3%
2019 61.11 370th 942 60.7%
2021 44.56 527th 936 43.7%
2022 62.91 355th 932 61.9%
2023 53.54 441st 928 52.5%
2024 56.25 407th 916 55.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.70 614th 886 30.7%
2019 59.54 304th 896 66.1%
2021 19.55 799th 894 10.6%
2022 45.76 487th 905 46.2%
2023 40.75 382nd 703 45.7%
2024 47.45 323rd 731 55.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.42 447th 685 34.7%
2019 55.99 283rd 700 59.6%
2021 21.19 625th 705 11.3%
2022 46.46 408th 772 47.2%
2023 16.01 704th 757 7.0%
2024 35.19 529th 760 30.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.49 530th 893 40.6%
2019 62.38 340th 902 62.3%
2021 52.05 436th 898 51.4%
2022 65.15 304th 901 66.3%
2023 59.47 376th 887 57.6%
2024 58.39 378th 886 57.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.60 313th 656 52.3%
2019 71.59 136th 665 79.5%
2021 49.43 275th 632 56.5%
2022 57.68 225th 672 66.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.81 444th 898 50.6%
2019 59.12 373rd 907 58.9%
2021 35.17 595th 904 34.2%
2022 58.26 385th 908 57.6%
2023 46.55 479th 896 46.5%
2024 52.26 428th 891 52.0%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.73 505th 925 45.4%
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Rank History for White students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.85 496th 772 35.8%
2019 52.56 383rd 780 50.9%
2021 35.26 539th 765 29.5%
2022 51.45 392nd 764 48.7%
2023 41.79 470th 762 38.3%
2024 44.72 446th 753 40.8%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Deerfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 401 2 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 432 4 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 432 4 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 427 3 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1998 454 6 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1999 398 2 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2000 431 3 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2001 404 4 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2002 417 2 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 417 2 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 425 1 8 16 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2005 426 2 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2006 443 2 4 6 0 n/a n/a 13 468
2007 429 4 6 11 0 n/a n/a 14 464
2008 441 6 14 16 1 n/a n/a 9 487
2009 439 5 12 18 1 0 9 0 484
2010 450 5 10 17 1 0 7 0 490
2011 437 5 9 19 1 0 7 0 478
2012 422 5 9 18 1 0 9 0 464
2013 404 4 6 20 1 0 9 0 444
2014 404 3 5 19 1 0 11 0 443
2015 390 3 6 17 1 0 20 0 437
2016 359 1 5 24 0 0 24 0 413
2017 342 1 7 27 0 0 24 0 401
2018 342 2 5 26 0 0 26 0 401
2019 336 1 3 24 0 0 28 0 392
2020 326 1 2 27 0 0 30 0 386
2021 265 0 1 20 0 0 25 0 311
2022 280 1 1 17 0 0 27 0 326
2023 265 2 2 16 0 0 23 1 309
2024 273 4 2 16 0 0 18 0 313

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deerfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 416 n/a n/a n/a
1995 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 469 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 414 n/a 0.0 9.7
2000 449 n/a 0.0 10.9
2001 424 n/a 0.0 12
2002 442 n/a n/a 11.1
2003 442 n/a n/a 11.1
2004 451 41.5 10.9 10.4
2005 447 40.7 11.0 10.3
2006 468 40.0 11.7 11.6
2007 464 39.0 11.9 12.9
2008 487 37.0 13.2 14.6
2009 484 37.4 12.9 13.4
2010 490 38.3 12.7 14.5
2011 478 39.1 12.2 15.7
2012 464 36.9 12.5 19.6
2013 444 38.3 11.5 18.9
2014 443 43.0 10.2 17.4
2015 437 35.0 12.4 20.8
2016 413 36.0 11.4 n/a
2017 401 37.4 10.7 n/a
2018 401 37.3 10.7 n/a
2019 392 37.0 10.5 n/a
2020 386 37.2 10.3 n/a
2021 311 37.0 8.4 n/a
2022 326 33.9 9.6 n/a
2023 309 33.0 9.3 n/a
2024 313 33.2 9.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deerfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 416 n/a n/a n/a
1995 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 469 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 414 n/a 0.0 9.7
2000 449 n/a 0.0 10.9
2001 424 n/a 0.0 12
2002 442 n/a n/a 11.1
2003 442 n/a n/a 11.1
2004 451 41.5 10.9 10.4
2005 447 40.7 11.0 10.3
2006 468 40.0 11.7 11.6
2007 464 39.0 11.9 12.9
2008 487 37.0 13.2 14.6
2009 484 37.4 12.9 13.4
2010 490 38.3 12.7 14.5
2011 478 39.1 12.2 15.7
2012 464 36.9 12.5 19.6
2013 444 38.3 11.5 18.9
2014 443 43.0 10.2 17.4
2015 437 35.0 12.4 20.8
2016 413 36.0 11.4 n/a
2017 401 37.4 10.7 n/a
2018 401 37.3 10.7 n/a
2019 392 37.0 10.5 n/a
2020 386 37.2 10.3 n/a
2021 311 37.0 8.4 n/a
2022 326 33.9 9.6 n/a
2023 309 33.0 9.3 n/a
2024 313 33.2 9.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Deerfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $468 (2.8%) $16,307 (97.2%) $16,775
2020 $521 (3.0%) $16,980 (97.0%) $17,501
2021 $1,604 (7.5%) $19,809 (92.5%) $21,413

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 370th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 441st of 928 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary)6436.4
 27.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield)6436.4
 27.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Deerfield Elementary)4129.1
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Deerfield)4129.1
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary)5765
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield)5765
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield Elementary)5060
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield)5060
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary)6734.6
 32.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield)6734.6
 32.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield Elementary)5438.5
 15.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield)5438.5
 15.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Deerfield Elementary)7746.2
 30.9%
   5th Grade Science (Deerfield)7446.2
 27.9%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary)5846.9
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield)5846.9
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield Elementary)4651
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield)4651
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary)6144.4
 16.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Deerfield)6144.4
 16.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Deerfield Elementary)4943.4
 5.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Deerfield)4943.4
 5.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Deerfield Elementary)7746.2
 30.9%
   All Grades Science (Deerfield)7446.2
 27.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students392309
 21.2%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic2416
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White336265
 21.1%
Two or More Races2823
 17.9%


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Students who attend Deerfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Frontier Regional

Students at Deerfield Elementary are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 313 students attended Deerfield Elementary.

Deerfield Elementary ranks 407th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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