Deerfield Sd 109, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Deerfield Sd 109

Deerfield SD 109 serves a mid-sized enrollment across pre-K through eighth grade in Lake County, Illinois. The district encompasses two communities—Deerfield proper and a small portion of Highland Park—and operates six schools: three upper elementary buildings, two middle schools, and additional primary grades.

The student body is predominantly white, with meaningful representation from Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial families. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data is not publicly available for this district. Chronic absenteeism runs notably lower than the median across Lake County districts, reflecting strong family engagement and attendance habits.

On state assessments administered in the most recent school year, Deerfield students demonstrate solid proficiency in English language arts and math, with a clear strength in reading. In grades six and seven, proficiency in English language arts moves above expectations. Math proficiency is consistent across the elementary grades but dips noticeably in grade five and sixth grade, where a substantial share of students fall below proficiency. Grade seven rebounds markedly in math, and grade eight performance settles at a moderate level. Science proficiency in grade five lags behind both reading and math; by grade eight, science performance improves substantially. Participation rates in all assessments are very high. When proficiency rates across all tested grades and subjects are averaged, Deerfield ranks in the top quartile among Lake County's districts, a meaningful position.

The neighborhood itself shows strength in property values and stability. Home values have appreciated steadily, and the rental market is stable with modest year-over-year growth. The median home price in the district's zip codes sits meaningfully above the state benchmark. Affordability by national standards is moderate; the price-to-income ratio is above the national average, though comparable to many suburban markets in the region. Renting is significantly cheaper than ownership, though still represents a substantial portion of household budgets for renters.

A significant development affecting families considering Deerfield is a facilities referendum approved in March 2026. The district received voter approval to undertake a major capital program including construction of two new elementary schools to replace Wilmot and Walden buildings, substantial renovations at Kipling and South Park, and targeted upgrades to both middle schools. Publicly reported sources indicate the tax impact will be phased in beginning with bond issuance expected in 2027 and will extend across multiple years. A parent or resident weighing a move into Deerfield should confirm the current tax implications directly with the district, as property tax bills will reflect this new obligation once bonds are issued.

The district operates the schools directly without charter or magnet designation, and no data on special education identification or English learner enrollment is available. Deerfield SD 109 serves families who value a stable, engaged community and solid core instruction in the elementary grades, with particular attentiveness to reading development. Families should be aware that math proficiency shows variability in the middle grades and will want to discuss how the district supports students who need additional help in that subject, particularly in grades five and six.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,715

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 0%

White 84%

Asian 5%

Two+ 5%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 4

70%

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Gr 5

41%

—

Gr 6

80%

—

Gr 7

73%

—

Gr 8

50%

—

Math

Gr 4

55%

—

Gr 5

18%

—

Gr 6

35%

—

Gr 7

67%

—

Gr 8

31%

—

Science

Gr 5

12%

—

Gr 8

36%

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Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Alan B Shepard Middle School

Kipling Elem School

Walden Elem School

Wilmot Elem School

South Park Elem School

Charles J Caruso Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

81%

Grade 3

78%

Grade 4

71%

Grade 5

65%

Grade 6

81%

Grade 7

73%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

76%

Grade 3

81%

Grade 4

86%

Grade 5

90%

Grade 6

90%

Grade 7

82%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

58%

Grade 5

74%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$722,321

Year-over-year change+6.9%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$720K to $776K

vs. state typical2.49x

vs. national typical1.96x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60015	Deerfield	$720K	+6.9%	95.2%
60035	Highland Park	$776K	+6.2%	4.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,715/mo

Year-over-year change+2.6%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$2,708 to $2,857/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60015	Deerfield	$2,708	+2.4%	95.2%
60035	Highland Park	$2,857	+6.2%	4.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,645/mo

Home price / national median income8.6x

Annual rent / national median income38.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$930/mo

Market Activity: Lake County

Median listing price$499,000

Median listing price YoY+6.2%

Median price per sq ft$240

Median price per sq ft YoY+7.6%

Median days on market29.0 days

Median days on market YoY+1.8%

Active listings862

Active listings YoY-10.0%

New listings832

New listings YoY-7.1%

Pending listings1,154

Pending listings YoY-3.0%

Hotness: median listing price$499,450

Hotness: median listing price YoY+3.6%

Supply score95.4

Supply score YoY+0.9%

Demand score77.8

Demand score YoY+1.8%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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