Very Good
#465 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 26% in state
Deerfield Elementary
Elementary School · Deerfield · South Deerfield, MA
An elementary school in South Deerfield, MA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
21 Pleasant Street, South Deerfield, MA 01373
- Math 52% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deerfield Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Deerfield Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,578
Median home value
$387,500
Median rent
$1,351/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01373; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Whately ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Conway GrammarEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 3.8 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| The Bement SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–9 | 4.6 mi | 196 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Deerfield
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deerfield Elementary is listed in Deerfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deerfield Elementary
Deerfield Elementary is a public elementary school in South Deerfield, MA, part of Deerfield, serving approximately 313 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deerfield Elementary
What grades does Deerfield Elementary serve?
Deerfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary?
Deerfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deerfield Elementary rank in MA?
Deerfield Elementary ranks #465 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Deerfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Deerfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deerfield Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deerfield Elementary a charter school?
No, Deerfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deerfield Elementary a Title I school?
No, Deerfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (413) 665-1131
- Area population (ZIP 01373)
- 4,784
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 53.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 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 01373; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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