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Public elementary school · Broward · Deerfield Beach, Florida

Deerfield Beach Elementary School

Deerfield Beach Elementary School rates 4.1, below most Broward elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.5.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.1this school

4.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Broward median is 7.5.

#3,497 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Broward: 194 elementary schools rated, median 7.5

The brief

A Broward elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,497 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 304 of 319 in Broward.

Deerfield Beach Elementary School is listed in Broward, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math48%16 points below the Florida average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 255 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading41%20 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–5 · 255 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 45% in 2026.2026 FAST; 46 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.1
50% of the rating
Academics
4.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33441; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Deerfield Beach Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$57,257
Median home value
$381,700
Median rent
$1,544/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
56.1%
Poverty rate
18.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
78
Very Walkable
Transit Score
35
Some Transit
Bike Score
68
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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  7. Deerfield Beach Elementary Schoolthis school
    4.1
Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Deerfield Beach Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Deerfield Beach Elementary School serve?

Deerfield Beach Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Deerfield Beach Elementary School?

Deerfield Beach Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Beach Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Beach Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deerfield Beach Elementary School rank in FL?

Deerfield Beach Elementary School ranks #3,497 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Deerfield Beach Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deerfield Beach Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Deerfield Beach Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deerfield Beach Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Deerfield Beach Elementary School a charter school?

No, Deerfield Beach Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Deerfield Beach Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Deerfield Beach Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deerfield Beach Elementary School?

56.9% of students at Deerfield Beach Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
615
Student-teacher ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Broward County
Rank in district
#304 of 319
Schools in district
325
District spending per student
$12,121
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 33441)
30,214
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
42.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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