Deerfield Sd 109 School District
School District · Deerfield, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
2,715
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
2,715
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#73 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
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 #73 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Deerfield Sd 109's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Charles J Caruso Middle School (9.7/10), Alan B Shepard Middle School (9.5/10), and Walden Elem School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Deerfield Sd 109 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
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 | Charles J Caruso Middle School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Alan B Shepard Middle School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Walden Elem School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | South Park Elem School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Wilmot Elem School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Kipling Elem School | 6.2 / 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. District-level spending was $26,414 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Deerfield Sd 109 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Charles J Caruso Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Deerfield Sd 109 students show an average math proficiency of 73.4% and ELA proficiency of 75.2%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Deerfield Sd 109 with test data.
Schools in Deerfield Sd 109
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Deerfield
- Total Enrollment
- 2,715
- Teachers (FTE)
- 263
- District spending per student
- $26,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Deerfield Sd 109?
Deerfield Sd 109's district-level spending was $26,414 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Charles J Caruso Middle School is the highest-rated school in Deerfield Sd 109 with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Deerfield Sd 109?
Across schools in Deerfield Sd 109 with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.2%. 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 7.8/10 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.2%
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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