Deerfield Middle School

www.usd216.org

49 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Deerfield Middle School is a public educational institution located in Deerfield, Kansas, serving as part of the USD 216 school district. Situated at 803 Beech Street, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students. It aims to foster academic growth and personal responsibility, acting as a central component of the small-town community in Finney County.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 216, which emphasizes student success, community engagement, and the preparation of pupils for their future academic endeavors. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while encouraging extracurricular participation, Deerfield Middle School strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students transition effectively from elementary education to high school. For families seeking specific information regarding current academic calendars, faculty contact details, or district policies, the school maintains an official presence through the USD 216 website.

Total Students

4.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deerfield Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	29
Black	4

Hispanic
29 (59.2%)
White
16 (32.7%)
Black
4 (8.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Deerfield
Phone:	(620)426-8401
Website:	http://www.usd216.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 12