The top reported proficiency rate is 77% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Blair Deerfield Elementary
Blair Deerfield Elementary serves students from preschool through fifth grade in the Blair Community Schools district. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet school. The school sits in the city of Blair, the Washington County seat, located north of Omaha on the Missouri River. Blair is a small city that functions as a mix of residential community and commercial and industrial hub, with local retail businesses alongside major international corporations. The city has historically been a transportation and business center, and it continues to grow slowly. A significant recent event was an EF4 tornado that struck portions of Blair in 2024, destroying or damaging dozens of homes. The city has also made recent investments in its parks, library, and infrastructure.
Blair Deerfield Elementary serves students from preschool through fifth grade. The school is part of the Blair Community Schools district, which adopted a new strategic plan in 2024 after a lengthy development process. That plan, running through 2029, centers on academic excellence, operational excellence, and student well-being, and will shape district priorities and resource allocation for the foreseeable future.
The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and a small number of students who identify as two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not available in the provided records.
On state assessments, Blair Deerfield Elementary posted strong results in both math and English language arts across grades three through five. In math, proficiency rates were solid at each grade level, with the highest performance in fourth and fifth grade. In English language arts, the school also performed well, with fourth grade showing the strongest results. Fifth grade science results were reported at a very low level, which a parent may want to look into further with the school. The school's overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, placed it in the bottom quartile relative to the other districts in Washington County. That comparison set includes only three districts, so the range is narrow and the difference between the top and bottom positions is small.
The school is part of the Blair Community Schools district, which in 2024 adopted a new strategic plan after a lengthy development process. The plan runs through 2029 and focuses on academic excellence, operational excellence, and student well-being. This framework will shape district priorities and resource allocation for the foreseeable future, making it a relevant consideration for families evaluating the school.
Blair Deerfield Elementary is a regular public school serving a small city that is growing slowly. The housing market in the area shows home values above the national median, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is higher than the typical rent, which is a pattern families should weigh when considering the cost of living. The school itself is a neighborhood elementary school with solid academic results in math and reading, set within a district that has laid out a clear strategic direction. Families looking for a straightforward elementary option in a small city with a mix of local and industrial employment may find this a good fit.
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