Deerfield School District

The Deerfield School District in New Hampshire is home to a single elementary school, Deerfield Community School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This school stands out as a strong performer, ranking in the top 28% of elementary schools statewide and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for multiple years.

Deerfield Community School boasts impressive academic achievements, with student proficiency rates in mathematics and reading significantly exceeding state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 54% of students were proficient in math compared to the state average of 41%, and 62% were proficient in reading compared to the state average of 53%. However, the school's science proficiency rates are more in line with the state averages, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

While Deerfield Community School's performance is commendable, the data also reveals potential equity concerns. The school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lack of socioeconomic diversity. Additionally, the data shows a noticeable decline in proficiency rates for 8th-grade students compared to earlier grade levels, particularly in mathematics, which could be an area for further investigation and targeted support.