Deerfield Elementary School

Summary:

Deerfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rochester Hills, Michigan, serving around 330 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Avondale School District, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deerfield Elementary School is a standout institution, consistently performing above the state and district averages in academic assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, Deerfield's 4th-grade students achieved 79.7% proficiency in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the Avondale School District (58.6%) and the state (43.3%) averages. The school has also maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its performance is above average compared to other elementary schools in Michigan. Deerfield's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, White students, and English Language Learners.

While Deerfield Elementary School's academic achievements are impressive, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.6% in 2017-2018 to 21.9% in 2022-2023. This trend is concerning and may impact the school's future performance if not addressed effectively. However, Deerfield's ability to maintain strong academic outcomes despite having a sizable population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is commendable. When compared to nearby schools, such as Auburn Elementary School in the Avondale School District, Deerfield stands out as a high-performing institution, outpacing its peers in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3600 Crooks Rd
       Rochester Hills, MI  48309-4159


(248) 537-6700

District: Avondale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,770 Help


Students who attend Deerfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Avondale Middle School
High:    Avondale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
African American:
22.4%
Hispanic:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Deerfield Elementary School ranks better than 78.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Avondale School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.99. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Deerfield Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), African American (22.4%), Hispanic (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School is 13. 2 elementary schools in the Avondale School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deerfield Elementary School is $15,770, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Avondale School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deerfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Deerfield Elementary School 317th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Deerfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Avondale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Avondale School District 293rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deerfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Deerfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.44 147th 1545 90.5%
2007 87.12 36th 1565 97.7%
2008 81.28 161st 1577 89.8%
2009 81.90 155th 1589 90.2%
2010 78.29 203rd 1552 86.9%
2011 79.67 200th 1552 87.1%
2012 89.11 97th 1566 93.8%
2013 87.11 126th 1563 91.9%
2014 89.66 78th 1533 94.9%
2015 84.09 184th 1580 88.4%
2016 86.83 135th 1548 91.3%
2017 71.88 326th 1466 77.8%
2018 81.08 257th 1448 82.3%
2019 90.99 81st 1408 94.2%
2021 60.63 386th 1153 66.5%
2022 51.25 606th 1344 54.9%
2023 73.78 339th 1470 76.9%
2024 75.99 317th 1486 78.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Deerfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.11 29th 180 83.9%
2024 62.61 63rd 184 65.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Deerfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.84 128th 403 68.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deerfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.76 376th 1397 73.1%
2019 89.20 45th 1134 96.0%
2022 70.11 227th 1099 79.3%
2023 60.04 441st 1350 67.3%
2024 63.36 401st 1381 71.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Deerfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.10 186th 1443 87.1%
2019 86.33 94th 1171 92.0%
2022 59.95 381st 1106 65.6%
2023 69.08 316th 1321 76.1%
2024 68.76 331st 1342 75.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Deerfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.01 333rd 1446 77.0%
2019 87.78 89th 1196 92.6%
2022 37.72 702nd 1139 38.4%
2023 68.26 371st 1334 72.2%
2024 73.93 293rd 1347 78.2%
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Rank History for White students at Deerfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.91 262nd 1253 79.1%
2019 91.04 55th 1128 95.1%
2021 53.24 433rd 1005 56.9%
2022 55.96 463rd 1102 58.0%
2023 75.19 256th 1198 78.6%
2024 81.17 183rd 1204 84.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of 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: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, November 11, 2017

Open Quote 27 to a class, the new principal is too weak to run the school. It tolerates bullies and does not provide a safe environment for children to learn. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Deerfield Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 380 3 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1993 403 4 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1994 458 6 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 419 6 14 17 4 n/a n/a 0 460
1996 419 6 14 17 4 n/a n/a 0 460
1997 433 11 16 11 4 n/a n/a 0 475
1998 412 11 15 9 5 n/a n/a 0 452
1999 358 7 14 7 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2000 363 11 14 7 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 379 15 14 5 1 n/a n/a 0 414
2002 336 10 24 3 0 n/a n/a 2 375
2003 336 10 24 3 0 n/a n/a 2 375
2004 329 10 28 2 0 n/a n/a 1 370
2005 288 3 8 2 0 n/a n/a 44 345
2006 284 19 39 6 0 n/a n/a 2 350
2007 267 13 40 8 0 n/a n/a 6 334
2008 264 14 50 11 1 n/a n/a 2 342
2009 253 15 46 10 1 n/a n/a 1 326
2010 264 29 52 9 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2011 306 30 60 10 1 2 5 0 414
2012 285 29 51 9 1 3 6 0 384
2013 299 24 50 10 2 0 6 0 391
2014 283 20 47 14 3 1 10 0 378
2015 267 24 42 19 1 1 15 0 369
2016 265 36 46 16 1 1 16 0 381
2017 268 38 44 23 0 1 13 0 387
2018 256 51 45 27 0 1 13 0 393
2019 221 40 40 27 0 0 14 0 342
2020 200 41 38 30 1 0 18 0 328
2021 185 45 36 30 0 0 12 0 308
2022 180 58 32 36 0 0 10 0 316
2023 185 74 21 41 1 0 8 0 330

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 400 n/a n/a 5.5
1993 433 n/a 0.0 4.2
1994 487 19.2 25.4 4.3
1995 460 22.0 20.9 5.2
1996 460 22.0 20.9 5.2
1997 475 22.0 21.6 2.1
1998 452 22.0 20.5 1.5
1999 388 20.0 19.4 3.9
2000 396 19.5 20.3 4.8
2001 414 20.0 20.7 3.4
2002 375 21.0 17.9 3.8
2003 375 21.0 17.9 3.8
2004 370 21.0 17.6 6.5
2005 345 21.6 16.0 9.6
2006 350 18.7 18.7 10.6
2007 334 18.4 18.2 7.3
2008 342 18.8 18.2 8.8
2009 326 16.5 19.8 8.9
2010 354 19.3 18.2 20.6
2011 414 20.8 19.8 20.8
2012 384 22.6 16.9 23.2
2013 391 20.1 19.3 20.5
2014 378 20.1 18.7 23.8
2015 369 22.0 16.7 24.7
2016 381 22.0 17.3 24.7
2017 387 20.6 18.7 25.1
2018 393 23.4 16.7 33.8
2019 342 24.4 13.9 28.9
2020 328 23.5 13.9 32
2021 308 21.3 14.4 31.5
2022 316 23.3 13.5 37.7
2023 330 25.3 13.0 40.6

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 400 n/a n/a 5.5
1993 433 n/a 0.0 4.2
1994 487 19.2 25.4 4.3
1995 460 22.0 20.9 5.2
1996 460 22.0 20.9 5.2
1997 475 22.0 21.6 2.1
1998 452 22.0 20.5 1.5
1999 388 20.0 19.4 3.9
2000 396 19.5 20.3 4.8
2001 414 20.0 20.7 3.4
2002 375 21.0 17.9 3.8
2003 375 21.0 17.9 3.8
2004 370 21.0 17.6 6.5
2005 345 21.6 16.0 9.6
2006 350 18.7 18.7 10.6
2007 334 18.4 18.2 7.3
2008 342 18.8 18.2 8.8
2009 326 16.5 19.8 8.9
2010 354 19.3 18.2 20.6
2011 414 20.8 19.8 20.8
2012 384 22.6 16.9 23.2
2013 391 20.1 19.3 20.5
2014 378 20.1 18.7 23.8
2015 369 22.0 16.7 24.7
2016 381 22.0 17.3 24.7
2017 387 20.6 18.7 25.1
2018 393 23.4 16.7 33.8
2019 342 24.4 13.9 28.9
2020 328 23.5 13.9 32
2021 308 21.3 14.4 31.5
2022 316 23.3 13.5 37.7
2023 330 25.3 13.0 40.6

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $574 (4.7%) $11,543 (95.3%) $12,116
2020 $600 (4.7%) $12,223 (95.3%) $12,824
2021 $849 (5.9%) $13,502 (94.1%) $14,351
2022 $856 (6.1%) $13,281 (93.9%) $14,137
2023 $912 (5.8%) $14,857 (94.2%) $15,770

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Deerfield Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 339th of 1470 Elementary schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary School)69.855.9
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Avondale School District)47.345.4
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Deerfield Elementary School)67.966.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Avondale School District)51.955
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary School)74.174.5
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale School District)57.450.8
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Deerfield Elementary School)62.149
 13.1%
   4th Grade Math (Avondale School District)49.435.7
 13.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary School)81.851.2
 30.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale School District)5651.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Deerfield Elementary School)6034.9
 25.1%
   5th Grade Math (Avondale School District)42.842.7
 0.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Deerfield Elementary School)47.332.6
 14.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Avondale School District)30.831.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students342330
 3.5%
African American4074
 85%
American Indian01
Asian4021
 47.5%
Hispanic2741
 51.9%
Pacific Islander00
White221185
 16.3%
Two or More Races148
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.9%40.6%
 11.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Deerfield Elementary School

Students at Deerfield Elementary School are 56% White, 22% African American, 12% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Deerfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Avondale Middle School
High : Avondale High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended Deerfield Elementary School.

Deerfield Elementary School ranks 317th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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