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#1086 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 34% in state
Deerfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Avondale School District · Rochester Hills, MI
An Avondale School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
3600 CROOKS RD, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
- Math 45% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 54% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deerfield Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deerfield Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,788
Median home value
$394,700
Median rent
$1,625/mo
College educated
63%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48309; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Noor AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–2 | 1.3 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Woodland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| R Grant Graham Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | Not available | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Avondale School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,600NCES 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 School is listed in Avondale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deerfield Elementary School
Deerfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rochester Hills, MI, part of Avondale School District, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,086 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deerfield Elementary School
What grades does Deerfield Elementary School serve?
Deerfield Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deerfield Elementary School rank in MI?
Deerfield Elementary School ranks #1,086 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Deerfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deerfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deerfield Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Deerfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Deerfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deerfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Deerfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deerfield Elementary School?
39.7% of students at Deerfield 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (248) 537-6700
- Area population (ZIP 48309)
- 30,254
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 48309; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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