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2 Deerfield Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604-3048
Summary
Deerfield Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
77.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
74.4% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 74.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 333/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 421/4,657 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 29:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 615 |
| Low-Income Students | 127 (20.7%) |
| English Learners | 70 (11.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period. Math fell 1.4 points from last year and fell 2.0 points over the full period.
•Math -2.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 74.0% to 82.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 80.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 87% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 82%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 65.6% to 79.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.1-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
31.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 73.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Deerfield Elementary compare within the district?
Deerfield Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 24 K–6 schools in Irvine Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Deerfield Elementary rank in California?
Deerfield Elementary ranks No. 333 of 4,657 in reading and No. 421 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Deerfield Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 13 in reading and No. 14 in math among 24 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 56.3% meet the reading standard and 47.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Deerfield Elementary compare with other schools in Irvine?
Deerfield Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 24 K–6 schools in Irvine with 2026 results.
Explore schools in IrvineHow does Deerfield Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Deerfield Elementary is No. 29 in reading and No. 27 in math proficiency among the 236 K–6 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Deerfield ElementaryThis school | 74.4% | 77.8% |
| Alderwood Elementary | 60.3% | 69.7% |
| Bonita Canyon Elementary | 81.1% | 82.2% |
