Deerfield Elementary vs Sunderland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Elementary
South Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
301 students
Sunderland Elementary
Sunderland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
174 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elementary South Deerfield, Massachusetts | Sunderland Elementary Sunderland, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 1,009 | #454 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11919 of 50,301 | #15010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 301 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| city | South Deerfield | Sunderland |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 64.7).
- •Sunderland Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Sunderland Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 8.9).
- •Deerfield Elementary is the larger school with 301 students compared with 174.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deerfield Elementary better than Sunderland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield Elementary ranks higher (69.1 vs 64.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deerfield Elementary and Sunderland Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between South Deerfield and Sunderland in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elementary: 301. Sunderland Elementary: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elementary and Sunderland Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Deerfield Elementary is 384th of 1,009 and Sunderland Elementary is 454th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).