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Deerfield School

Summary:

Deerfield School is an exceptional elementary school located in Westwood, MA, serving 196 students in grades K-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Massachusetts, with consistently high academic performance and a diverse student population.

Deerfield School's students excel academically, with a high percentage scoring proficient or better on MCAS tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2022-2023 school year, Deerfield's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state averages, at 72.62% in ELA, 79.76% in Math, and 86.67% in Science. The school's diverse student population, with 73.98% White, 13.78% Asian, and 6.12% two or more races, may contribute to its strong academic performance. Deerfield School also maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 to 11.4 students per teacher, which is lower than nearby schools in the Westwood district.

Compared to other schools in the area, Deerfield School's academic performance and student-teacher ratio are generally better than the nearby schools in the Norwood district, such as Cornelius M Callahan, F A Cleveland, and John P Oldham. However, Deerfield School's performance is comparable to or better than the nearby schools in the Westwood district, such as William E Sheehan, Martha Jones, and Downey.


Detail:

Public

 72 Deerfield Avenue
       Westwood, MA  02090

(781) 326-7500

District: Westwood


Students who attend Deerfield School usually attend:

Middle:    E W Thurston Middle
High:    Westwood High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.0%
Asian:
13.8%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.8% Help


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Schooldigger Rankings:

Deerfield School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Westwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood 21st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Deerfield School

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Rank History for all students at Deerfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.07 160th 884 81.9%
2004 93.87 10th 882 98.9%
2005 92.34 24th 887 97.3%
2006 87.70 81st 911 91.1%
2007 83.83 121st 911 86.7%
2008 92.80 19th 908 97.9%
2009 96.85 1st 909 99.9%
2010 95.95 2nd 920 99.8%
2011 95.18 2nd 924 99.8%
2012 90.91 36th 930 96.1%
2013 89.82 45th 928 95.2%
2014 87.69 66th 926 92.9%
2015 87.50 66th 914 92.8%
2016 94.05 9th 932 99.0%
2017 95.08 5th 938 99.5%
2018 87.92 75th 934 92.0%
2019 96.30 4th 942 99.6%
2021 92.49 48th 936 94.9%
2022 90.31 83rd 932 91.1%
2023 94.18 31st 928 96.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Deerfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.91 269th 886 69.6%
2019 90.00 30th 896 96.7%
2021 70.75 178th 894 80.1%
2022 73.35 176th 905 80.6%
2023 96.55 10th 703 98.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Deerfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.43 238th 893 73.3%
2019 91.89 28th 902 96.9%
2021 80.81 165th 898 81.6%
2022 91.89 45th 901 95.0%
2023 91.39 44th 887 95.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Deerfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.12 14th 656 97.9%
2021 80.83 73rd 632 88.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Deerfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.78 12th 898 98.7%
2019 96.96 3rd 907 99.7%
2021 92.08 38th 904 95.8%
2022 86.30 106th 908 88.3%
2023 93.44 32nd 896 96.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Deerfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.20 34th 925 96.3%
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Rank History for White students at Deerfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.64 117th 772 84.8%
2019 95.08 6th 780 99.2%
2021 86.71 64th 765 91.6%
2022 76.53 139th 764 81.8%
2023 87.98 54th 762 92.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 19, 2018

Open Quote I have two children attending this school and am very pleased with the Principal and his leadership. He has created an inclusive environment where children can learn, feel protected, and excel. I would rate the majority of teachers in the school as 'excellent' and a few I've encountered as 'very good.' The class sizes for my children's grades is amazing- each child gets the attention he needs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Deerfield School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 258 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1996 258 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1997 253 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1998 256 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1999 256 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2000 227 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2001 186 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2002 246 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2003 246 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2004 215 0 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2005 217 0 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2006 229 0 10 1 0 n/a n/a 3 243
2007 231 0 9 2 0 n/a n/a 3 245
2008 237 0 8 1 0 n/a n/a 3 249
2009 233 0 9 2 0 0 3 0 247
2010 227 2 6 6 0 0 3 0 244
2011 233 1 5 6 0 0 6 0 251
2012 237 1 9 7 0 0 3 0 257
2013 220 1 13 6 0 0 3 0 243
2014 221 1 16 10 0 0 6 0 254
2015 207 1 20 10 0 0 9 0 247
2016 195 1 22 9 0 0 10 0 237
2017 176 1 23 11 0 0 12 0 223
2018 156 2 18 10 0 0 14 0 200
2019 137 2 17 10 0 0 15 0 181
2020 139 4 25 10 0 0 16 0 194
2021 134 8 23 10 0 0 16 0 191
2022 135 6 24 6 0 0 11 0 182
2023 145 5 27 7 0 0 12 0 196

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deerfield School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 265 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 265 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 257 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 260 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 261 n/a 0.0 0.4
2000 230 n/a 0.0 0
2001 190 n/a 0.0 0
2002 254 n/a n/a 0.4
2003 254 n/a n/a 0.4
2004 224 18.1 12.4 0
2005 229 20.0 11.5 0.9
2006 243 19.0 12.8 0
2007 245 21.0 11.7 n/a
2008 249 18.1 13.8 0
2009 247 16.8 14.7 0.8
2010 244 16.8 14.5 2
2011 251 16.7 15.0 2
2012 257 15.4 16.6 1.9
2013 243 16.9 14.3 0
2014 254 17.3 14.6 0
2015 247 15.0 16.4 2.8
2016 237 16.0 14.8 n/a
2017 223 15.8 14.0 n/a
2018 200 17.1 11.6 n/a
2019 181 14.7 12.3 n/a
2020 194 14.7 13.1 n/a
2021 191 18.0 10.6 n/a
2022 182 16.7 10.8 n/a
2023 196 17.1 11.4 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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 265 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 265 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 257 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 260 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 261 n/a 0.0 0.4
2000 230 n/a 0.0 0
2001 190 n/a 0.0 0
2002 254 n/a n/a 0.4
2003 254 n/a n/a 0.4
2004 224 18.1 12.4 0
2005 229 20.0 11.5 0.9
2006 243 19.0 12.8 0
2007 245 21.0 11.7 n/a
2008 249 18.1 13.8 0
2009 247 16.8 14.7 0.8
2010 244 16.8 14.5 2
2011 251 16.7 15.0 2
2012 257 15.4 16.6 1.9
2013 243 16.9 14.3 0
2014 254 17.3 14.6 0
2015 247 15.0 16.4 2.8
2016 237 16.0 14.8 n/a
2017 223 15.8 14.0 n/a
2018 200 17.1 11.6 n/a
2019 181 14.7 12.3 n/a
2020 194 14.7 13.1 n/a
2021 191 18.0 10.6 n/a
2022 182 16.7 10.8 n/a
2023 196 17.1 11.4 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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $54 (0.3%) $20,387 (99.7%) $20,441
2020 $130 (0.6%) $19,989 (99.4%) $20,119
2021 $378 (1.8%) $20,536 (98.2%) $20,914

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deerfield School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 31st of 928 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield School)9189.3
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westwood)8671
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Deerfield School)7885.7
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westwood)7969.4
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield School)8461.5
 22.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood)8164.4
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield School)8773.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westwood)8473.8
 10.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield School)8766.7
 20.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood)8778.6
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield School)8780
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Westwood)7778.6
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Deerfield School)9086.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (Westwood)8375.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Deerfield School)8872.6
 15.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Westwood)7771.1
 5.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Deerfield School)8479.8
 4.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Westwood)7571.6
 3.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Deerfield School)9086.7
 3.3%
   All Grades Science (Westwood)7573.4
 1.6%
   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 Students181196
 8.3%
African American25
 150%
American Indian00
Asian1727
 58.8%
Hispanic107
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White137145
 5.8%
Two or More Races1512
 20%




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In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Deerfield School.

Students at Deerfield School are 74% White, 14% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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