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#1511 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 47% in state
Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building
Elementary School · Britton Deerfield Schools · Deerfield, MI
An elementary school in Deerfield, MI where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
252 Deerfield Road P O Box 217, Deerfield, MI 49238
- Math 21% vs MI 33% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low232/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,142
Median home value
$192,700
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 3.9 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Britton Deerfield Schoolsbritton BuildingEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | Not available | 238 | 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.
Britton Deerfield Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building is listed in Britton Deerfield Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building
Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building is a public elementary school in Deerfield, MI, part of Britton Deerfield Schools, serving approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,511 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building
What grades does Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building serve?
Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building?
Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building?
The student-teacher ratio at Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building rank in MI?
Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building ranks #1,511 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building's MySchoolScout rating?
Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building a charter school?
No, Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building a Title I school?
No, Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building?
53.7% of students at Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lenawee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (517) 447-3215
- Area population (ZIP 49238)
- 2,009
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 49238; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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