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Deerfield Elementary School

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Deerfield Elementary School ranks 557 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

557^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Deerfield Elementary School in Rochester Hills, MI, is a K-5 school within the Avondale School District, serving 333 students in a competitive educational landscape surrounded by top-rated schools from neighboring districts.

Deerfield has a history of solid academic performance, but recent data shows some challenges worth noting. The school's state ranking dipped from the 75th percentile to the 63rd percentile in the most recent school year, a notable one-year decline. The most striking finding is a significant drop in 5th-grade proficiency across all subjects—ELA fell from 74.5% to 44%, and math from 43.6% to 30%. This appears to be a cohort-specific issue rather than a systemic problem, as 3rd and 4th graders continue to perform at or above district averages. Additionally, a gender gap has emerged, with male students ranking in the 79th percentile statewide while female students rank in the 44th percentile—a reversal from previous years when girls outperformed boys. Chronic absenteeism remains a persistent challenge at around 21-24%, notably higher than nearby schools like Hamlin Elementary School (17.2%) and Hamilton Elementary School (5.3%).

Deerfield's per-student spending is high at $19,240, exceeding that of many higher-performing neighboring schools, including those in the Rochester Community School District and Troy School District. The school serves a more economically diverse population, with 31.83% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, compared to 8-22% at nearby schools. While Deerfield is part of the Avondale district (ranked in the 38th percentile), it sits alongside schools from Rochester (96th percentile) and Troy (94th percentile), creating direct comparisons with some of the state's highest achievers. The resources are clearly available; the recent data suggests targeted interventions for the current 5th-grade class and improved attendance could help reverse the downward trend.

333

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,240

Per pupil spending ?

31.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3600 Crooks Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48309-4159

(248) 537-6700

District: Avondale School District

Students who attend Deerfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Avondale Middle School
High:	Avondale High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.3%

African American:

22.2%

Hispanic:

12.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (44% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Avondale School District

✓Above the Michigan median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 28 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school44%

District avg48%

Michigan avg38%

557^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 29 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Avondale School District

388^th of 625Avondale School District among Michigan 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	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	59.9	557 of 1492	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.9	370 of 1488	75.1%	★★★★☆
2024	76.0	317 of 1486	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	73.8	339 of 1470	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	51.3	606 of 1344	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.6	386 of 1153	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	91.0	81 of 1408	94.2%	★★★★★
2018	81.1	257 of 1448	82.3%	★★★★☆
2017	71.9	326 of 1466	77.8%	★★★★☆
2016	86.8	135 of 1548	91.3%	★★★★★
2015	84.1	184 of 1580	88.4%	★★★★☆
2014	89.7	78 of 1533	94.9%	★★★★★
2013	87.1	126 of 1563	91.9%	★★★★★
2012	89.1	97 of 1566	93.8%	★★★★★
2011	79.7	200 of 1552	87.1%	★★★★☆
2010	78.3	203 of 1552	86.9%	★★★★☆
2009	81.9	155 of 1589	90.2%	★★★★★
2008	81.3	161 of 1577	89.8%	★★★★☆
2007	87.1	36 of 1565	97.7%	★★★★★
2006	81.4	147 of 1545	90.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	76.9	43 of 388	88.9%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	62.6	63 of 184	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.1	29 of 180	83.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	40.4	751 of 1343	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	67.2	374 of 1338	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	68.8	331 of 1342	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	69.1	316 of 1321	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	60.0	381 of 1106	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	86.3	94 of 1171	92.0%	★★★★★
2018	83.1	186 of 1443	87.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	35.0	865 of 1352	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	70.6	288 of 1346	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	63.4	401 of 1381	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	60.0	441 of 1350	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.1	227 of 1099	79.3%	★★★★☆
2019	89.2	45 of 1134	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	66.8	376 of 1397	73.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	75.4	285 of 1372	79.2%	★★★★☆
2025	70.3	364 of 1366	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	293 of 1347	78.2%	★★★★☆
2023	68.3	371 of 1334	72.2%	★★★★☆
2022	37.7	702 of 1139	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	87.8	89 of 1196	92.6%	★★★★★
2018	75.0	333 of 1446	77.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	58.8	128 of 403	68.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	70.2	316 of 1199	73.6%	★★★★☆
2025	70.5	321 of 1206	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	81.2	183 of 1204	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.2	256 of 1198	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	56.0	463 of 1102	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.2	433 of 1005	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	91.0	55 of 1128	95.1%	★★★★★
2018	75.9	262 of 1253	79.1%	★★★★☆

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)

African American (2026)89th percentile+26 vs school

Male (2026)79th percentile+17 vs school

White (2026)74th percentile+11 vs school

Special Education (2018)68th percentile-14 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)66th percentile-13 vs school

Female (2026)44th percentile-19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)36th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts54%+13 vs state

Math44%+6 vs state

Science32%-8 vs state

Social Studies26%~ state avg

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Saturday, November 11, 2017

27 to a class, the new principal is too weak to run the school. It tolerates bullies and does not provide a safe environment for children to learn. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)			M-Step Math (2026)			M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Deerfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	3600 Crooks Rd	Rochester Hills	48309	Oakland County	Avondale School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 537-6700	333	23	14.3	31.8%	174 (52.3%)	74 (22.2%)	41 (12.3%)	40 (12.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	59.9	557^th of 1492 public elementary schools	62.7%		72.9	370^th of 1488 public elementary schools	75.1%	187	59.6	58.9	44.0	70.2	35.7	30.0	32.0	26.0	$19,240	$745	$18,495
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6465 Livernois Rd	Troy	48098	Oakland County	Avondale School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 537-6900	328	32	10.1	33.2%	178 (54.3%)	77 (23.5%)	29 (8.8%)	41 (12.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54.6	630^th of 1492 public elementary schools	57.8%		59	579^th of 1488 public elementary schools	61.1%	51	43.2	52.6	53.8	45.5	31.6	28.8	44.2	23.1	$20,892	$718	$20,174
Troy Early Childhood	Public	PK-K	205 W Square Lake Rd	Troy	48098	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-5001	98	14	7.0	9.2%	54 (55.1%)	5 (5.1%)	6 (6.1%)	24 (24.5%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.2%)								(n/a)									$17,653	$1,372	$16,281
Hamilton Elementary School	Public	K-5	5625 Northfield Pkwy	Troy	48098	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-4400	460	26	17.9	9.3%	197 (42.8%)	17 (3.7%)	23 (5.0%)	192 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.7%)	96	41^st of 1492 public elementary schools	97.3%		97	25^th of 1488 public elementary schools	98.3%	16	61.4	71.6	83.1	79.5	82.7	71.4	75.3	54.5	$14,939	$374	$14,565
Martell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5666 Livernois Rd	Troy	48098	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-3800	348	23	15.2	11.5%	162 (46.6%)	17 (4.9%)	17 (4.9%)	125 (35.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	88	163^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	89.1%		88.3	151^st of 1488 public elementary schools	89.9%	12	59.5	67.7	64.2	77.3	66.7	57.4	57.4	37.0	$18,501	$419	$18,082
Hamlin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	270 W Hamlin Rd	Rochester Hills	48307	Oakland County	Rochester Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 726-3600	450	30	14.7	15.3%	250 (55.6%)	25 (5.6%)	51 (11.3%)	99 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (5.1%)	83.9	221^st of 1492 public elementary schools	85.2%		76.8	311^th of 1488 public elementary schools	79.1%	90	59.0	61.4	60.2	65.6	69.6	47.6	59.5	38.1	$17,143	$630	$16,513
Brooklands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	490 E Auburn Rd	Rochester Hills	48307	Oakland County	Rochester Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 726-3400	442	28	15.8	20.8%	295 (66.7%)	9 (2.0%)	32 (7.2%)	74 (16.7%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	26 (5.9%)	86	184^th of 1492 public elementary schools	87.7%		84.1	220^th of 1488 public elementary schools	85.2%	36	61.6	59.5	60.6	60.3	57.1	59.1	63.6	47.0	$13,876	$598	$13,278
Auburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Waukegan St	Auburn Hills	48326	Oakland County	Avondale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 537-6500	333	27	12.2	61.9%	82 (24.6%)	175 (52.6%)	60 (18.0%)	14 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.2	1191^st of 1492 public elementary schools	20.2%		16.1	1242^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	16.5%	51	25.4	28.3	35.6	18.6	15.2	11.1	24.4	8.9	$25,512	$904	$24,608
Troy Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1340 E Square Lake Rd	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 823-3100	395	27	14.6	22.8%	188 (47.6%)	33 (8.4%)	25 (6.3%)	125 (31.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.6%)	72.1	377^th of 1492 public elementary schools	74.7%		73.6	360^th of 1488 public elementary schools	75.8%	17	59.3	62.9	54.4	74.6	56.5	36.8	36.8	30.9	$17,584	$397	$17,187
University Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Croydon Rd	Rochester Hills	48309	Oakland County	Rochester Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 726-4400	379	25	15.1	8.4%	247 (65.2%)	14 (3.7%)	27 (7.1%)	80 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	91.4	111^th of 1492 public elementary schools	92.6%		91.9	92^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	93.8%	19	57.1	69.7	76.5	65.3	70.1	64.7	60.3	48.5	$17,710	$455	$17,255

Frequently Asked Questions about Deerfield Elementary School

What district is Deerfield Elementary School in?

Avondale School District

What is the racial makeup of Deerfield Elementary School?

Students at Deerfield Elementary School are 52% White, 22% African American, 12% Hispanic, 12% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Deerfield Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Deerfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Avondale Middle School
High : Avondale High School

How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 333 students attended Deerfield Elementary School.

Is Deerfield Elementary School a good school?

Deerfield Elementary School ranks 557^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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