Deerfield Public Schools serves 267 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥80%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Deerfield School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deerfield Public Schools?
The graduation rate of Deerfield Public Schools is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Deerfield Public Schools?
267 students attend Deerfield Public Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Deerfield Public Schools students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Deerfield Public Schools offer ?
Deerfield Public Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Deerfield Public Schools part of?
Deerfield Public Schools is part of Deerfield School District.
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