Deerfield School
Short Hills, NJ · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Deerfield School is a elementary school located in Short Hills, New Jersey. The school serves 402 students.
With a DataScore of 66/100 (B), Deerfield School performs above average compared to schools in New Jersey. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
1% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deerfield School has a DataScore of 66/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Deerfield School has 402 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
Deerfield School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -1.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Deerfield School is part of the Millburn Township School District in Short Hills, New Jersey. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.