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Deerfield School

72 Deerfield Avenue, Westwood, MA 02090 · (781)326-7500 · Norfolk County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 406 · STATE 870
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 10.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
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Test scores

MCAS 2022-23 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
73.0%
MA avg 45.6% . -10.0pp since 2016
Math
80.0%
MA avg 43.0% . -2.0pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
196
-4 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
was 11.7:1
% White
74%
was 78%
% Hispanic
4%
was 5%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
14%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Deerfield School

As a middle-of-the-pack multi-level school in Westwood, Massachusetts, Deerfield School works with students from the surrounding community from grade M, operated by Westwood.

Westwood runs 7 schools in total, collectively educating 2,842 students. Deerfield School is one of those campuses.

On the income-and-resources front, The student-to-teacher ratio at Deerfield School logs approximately 11.4:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 10.1:1 average.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Norfolk County indicate median household earnings sit near $130,739, about 59% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Norfolk County runs 198 public schools (combined enrollment of about 101,300 students), of which Deerfield School is one.

Nearest neighbor: E W Thurston Middle, around 0.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Deerfield School's enrollment has changed only slightly since 2018, when it stood at 200 (now 196). Asian enrollment moved from 9% to 14% across the same window.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Norfolk County at a glance

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Population
730,082
Census ACS
Median income
$130,739
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
198
101,300 students

Quick facts

School name
Deerfield School
District
Westwood
Address
72 Deerfield Avenue, Westwood, MA 02090
Phone
(781)326-7500
County
Norfolk County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
251281000794
Charter school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Deerfield School
What grades does Deerfield School serve?
Deerfield School serves grades M-M.
How many students per teacher at Deerfield School?
Approximately 11.4:1 students per teacher at Deerfield School.
Who oversees Deerfield School?
Deerfield School is overseen by Westwood in Norfolk County.
What city is Deerfield School in?
Deerfield School is located in Westwood, MA.
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