Serving 321 students in grades 3-5, Deer Hill ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Hill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Deer Hill's student population of 321 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Deer Hill ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Hill is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
90%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Hill's ranking?
Deer Hill is ranked #359 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Deer Hill?
321 students attend Deer Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Deer Hill students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Hill?
Deer Hill has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Deer Hill offer ?
Deer Hill offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Deer Hill part of?
Deer Hill is part of Cohasset School District.
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