Very Good
#830 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 39% in state
Deerfield Middle
Middle School · Deerfield Community School District · Deerfield, WI
A Deerfield Community School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
300 Simonson Blvd, Deerfield, WI 53531
- Math 68% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deerfield Middle score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Deerfield Middle 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low86/100K
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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
$105,156
Median home value
$334,400
Median rent
$1,094/mo
College educated
38.7%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53531; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolay MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 201 | 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.
Deerfield Community School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deerfield Middle is listed in Deerfield Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deerfield Middle
Deerfield Middle is a public middle school in Deerfield, WI, part of Deerfield Community School District, serving approximately 106 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deerfield Middle
What grades does Deerfield Middle serve?
Deerfield Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Deerfield Middle?
Deerfield Middle has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Middle is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deerfield Middle rank in WI?
Deerfield Middle ranks #830 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Deerfield Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Deerfield Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deerfield Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deerfield Middle a charter school?
No, Deerfield Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deerfield Middle a Title I school?
No, Deerfield Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deerfield Middle?
25.5% of students at Deerfield Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (608) 764-5431
- Area population (ZIP 53531)
- 4,369
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 53531; 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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