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9.4 avg / 10

Deerfield Sd 109 School District

School District · Deerfield, Illinois

Students: 2,715
Teachers (FTE): 263

Avg Rating

9.4

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,414

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.3:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Deerfield Sd 109?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Deerfield Sd 109 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Wilmot Elem School

9.5/10

Deerfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Alan B Shepard Middle School

9.4/10

Deerfield · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Walden Elem School

9.4/10

Deerfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#11 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+3.1

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$26,414

+$9,724 vs Illinois median

District size

2,715 students

Much larger than Illinois median

The short answer

Deerfield Sd 109 ranks #11 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Deerfield Sd 109's schools with real test data average 9.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wilmot Elem School (9.5/10), Alan B Shepard Middle School (9.4/10), and Walden Elem School (9.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Deerfield Sd 109

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Wilmot Elem School 9.5 / 10
2 Alan B Shepard Middle School 9.4 / 10
3 Walden Elem School 9.4 / 10
4 South Park Elem School 9.4 / 10
5 Charles J Caruso Middle School 9.4 / 10
6 Kipling Elem School 9.2 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Deerfield Sd 109

Deerfield Sd 109 is a Deerfield, Illinois school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,715 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. The district invests $26,414 per student annually.

With an average rating of 9.4/10, Deerfield Sd 109 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wilmot Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.

In standardized testing, Deerfield Sd 109 students show an average math proficiency of 79.9% and ELA proficiency of 79.3%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Deerfield Sd 109, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 79.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 79.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Deerfield Sd 109 with test data.

District Details

City
Deerfield
Total Enrollment
2,715
Teachers (FTE)
263
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Deerfield Sd 109?

Deerfield Sd 109 has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Deerfield Sd 109?

The average composite rating for Deerfield Sd 109 is 9.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Deerfield Sd 109?

Deerfield Sd 109 spends $26,414 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Deerfield Sd 109?

The average student-teacher ratio in Deerfield Sd 109 is 10.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Deerfield Sd 109?

Wilmot Elem School is the highest-rated school in Deerfield Sd 109 with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What are the test scores in Deerfield Sd 109?

Across schools in Deerfield Sd 109 with test data, the average math proficiency is 79.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Deerfield Sd 109 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Deerfield Sd 109 has an average school rating of 9.4/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
9.4/10
Math Proficiency
79.9%
ELA Proficiency
79.3%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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