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Deerfield Elementary School

302 Central Avenue
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 467 students in grades 3-8, Deerfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Deerfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 467 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
467 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#138 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Deerfield Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Deerfield Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerfield Elementary School's ranking?
Deerfield Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Deerfield Elementary School often compared to?
Deerfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beechwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
467 students attend Deerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Deerfield Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deerfield Elementary School offer ?
Deerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Deerfield Elementary School part of?
Deerfield Elementary School is part of Mountainside School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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