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Deerfield School

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Summary

Deerfield School is an exceptional elementary school located in Westwood, MA, serving 196 students in grades K-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Massachusetts, with consistently high academic performance and a diverse student population.

Deerfield School's students excel academically, with a high percentage scoring proficient or better on MCAS tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2022-2023 school year, Deerfield's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state averages, at 72.62% in ELA, 79.76% in Math, and 86.67% in Science. The school's diverse student population, with 73.98% White, 13.78% Asian, and 6.12% two or more races, may contribute to its strong academic performance. Deerfield School also maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 to 11.4 students per teacher, which is lower than nearby schools in the Westwood district.

Compared to other schools in the area, Deerfield School's academic performance and student-teacher ratio are generally better than the nearby schools in the Norwood district, such as Cornelius M Callahan, F A Cleveland, and John P Oldham. However, Deerfield School's performance is comparable to or better than the nearby schools in the Westwood district, such as William E Sheehan, Martha Jones, and Downey.

196

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

72 Deerfield Avenue
Westwood, MA 02090

(781) 326-7500

District: Westwood

Students who attend Deerfield School usually attend:

Middle:	E W Thurston Middle
High:	Westwood High

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.0%

Asian:

13.8%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2013 → 97th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Massachusetts average (78% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school78%

District avg72%

Massachusetts avg41%

Not ranked this year

Deerfield School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

11^th of 348Westwood among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2023	94.2	31 of 928	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	90.3	83 of 932	91.1%	★★★★★
2021	92.5	48 of 936	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	96.3	4 of 942	99.6%	★★★★★
2018	87.9	75 of 934	92.0%	★★★★★
2017	95.1	5 of 938	99.5%	★★★★★
2016	94.0	9 of 932	99.0%	★★★★★
2015	87.5	66 of 914	92.8%	★★★★★
2014	87.7	66 of 926	92.9%	★★★★★
2013	89.8	45 of 928	95.2%	★★★★★
2012	90.9	36 of 930	96.1%	★★★★★
2011	95.2	2 of 924	99.8%	★★★★★
2010	95.9	2 of 920	99.8%	★★★★★
2009	96.8	1 of 909	99.9%	★★★★★
2008	92.8	19 of 908	97.9%	★★★★★
2007	83.8	121 of 911	86.7%	★★★★☆
2006	87.7	81 of 911	91.1%	★★★★★
2005	92.3	24 of 887	97.3%	★★★★★
2004	93.9	10 of 882	98.9%	★★★★★
2003	81.1	160 of 884	81.9%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	80.8	73 of 632	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	94.1	14 of 656	97.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2023	91.4	44 of 887	95.0%	★★★★★
2022	91.9	45 of 901	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	80.8	165 of 898	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	91.9	28 of 902	96.9%	★★★★★
2018	72.4	238 of 893	73.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2023	93.4	32 of 896	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	86.3	106 of 908	88.3%	★★★★☆
2021	92.1	38 of 904	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	97.0	3 of 907	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	93.8	12 of 898	98.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2023	96.6	10 of 703	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	73.3	176 of 905	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	70.8	178 of 894	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	90.0	30 of 896	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	61.9	269 of 886	69.6%	★★★☆☆

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	93.2	34 of 925	96.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2023	88.0	54 of 762	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	76.5	139 of 764	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	86.7	64 of 765	91.6%	★★★★★
2019	95.1	6 of 780	99.2%	★★★★★
2018	79.6	117 of 772	84.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2023)99th percentile~ school

Male (2023)96th percentile~ school

Tested In Person (2021)96th percentile~ school

Female (2023)95th percentile~ school

White (2023)93rd percentile-4 vs school

Disabled (2021)88th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2022-2023) ?

Science87%+45 vs state

Mathematics80%+39 vs state

English Language Arts73%+30 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, April 19, 2018

I have two children attending this school and am very pleased with the Principal and his leadership. He has created an inclusive environment where children can learn, feel protected, and excel. I would rate the majority of teachers in the school as 'excellent' and a few I've encountered as 'very good.' The class sizes for my children's grades is amazing- each child gets the attention he needs. Close Quote

Frequently Asked Questions about Deerfield School

How many students attend Deerfield School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Deerfield School.

What is the racial makeup of Deerfield School?

Students at Deerfield School are 74% White, 14% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What district is Deerfield School in?

Westwood

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