Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deerwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 490 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Deerwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerwood Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Deerwood Elementary School?
490 students attend Deerwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Deerwood Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerwood Elementary School?
Deerwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deerwood Elementary School offer ?
Deerwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Deerwood Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 490 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
