Summary:
In zip code 33441 (Deerfield Beach, FL), there are two public elementary schools serving grades PK through 5: Deerfield Beach Elementary School and Deerfield Park Elementary School, both part of the Broward County Public School District.
Deerfield Park Elementary School stands out as the stronger academic performer in this area. It ranks in the 46th percentile statewide (2 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year, compared to Deerfield Beach Elementary School which ranks in the 15th percentile (1 star). Deerfield Park achieves significantly higher test scores, particularly in math where 3rd-grade proficiency reaches 75% versus 46% at Deerfield Beach. This is notable because Deerfield Park serves a higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (73.4%) compared to Deerfield Beach (53.5%), showing that poverty level does not solely determine academic outcomes. Deerfield Park also spends more per student ($16,124 vs. $14,045) and has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio (15:1 vs. 16.3:1).
Both schools face challenges with chronic absenteeism, with Deerfield Park at 41.0% and Deerfield Beach at 34.0%, both above the state average of 31.4%. Deerfield Beach Elementary School has experienced a sharp decline in state ranking, dropping from the 30th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 15th percentile in 2025-2026. Meanwhile, Deerfield Park Elementary School has shown steady improvement, moving from the 34th percentile to the 46th percentile over the same period. For parents, Deerfield Park offers stronger academic performance and effective use of resources, while Deerfield Beach may require closer attention to its recent downward trend.
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