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Deerfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 248 students in Deerfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Deerfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
248 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deerfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
55%
22%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
40%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,722 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,048 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,722
$16,276
Spending / Student
$16,048
$17,192
Best Deerfield School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deerfield High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8301
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Deerfield Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deerfield School District?
Deerfield School District manages 3 public schools serving 248 students.
What is the rank of Deerfield School District?
Deerfield School District is ranked #277 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deerfield School District?
55% of Deerfield School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deerfield School District?
Deerfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Deerfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,048 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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