Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deerwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 526 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Deerwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerwood Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Deerwood Elementary School?
526 students attend Deerwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Deerwood Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerwood Elementary School?
Deerwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deerwood Elementary School offer ?
Deerwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Deerwood Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 526 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
