The top reported proficiency rate is 66% in English language arts. The lowest is 54% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Deerfield School
Deerfield School serves students from pre‑kindergarten through sixth grade in Cedar Hills, a largely residential community on the slopes of Mount Timpanogos in northern Utah County. The school is part of the Alpine District, Utah’s largest district, which is in the process of splitting into three separate entities beginning in the 2027–28 school year; under the approved plan, Cedar Hills will belong to the new “Central” district. Families moving into the area should be aware that school boundaries, governance, and property‑tax structures will change within a few years.
On the state’s RISE assessments, Deerfield’s students overall post proficiency rates that place the school in the top quarter of districts across Utah County. English language arts and science results are the stronger of the two, while math proficiency is softer — a parent may want to discuss the math curriculum with the school to understand the approach and any recent changes. Because the school serves only elementary grades, no graduation rate is reported, and the data do not include measures of chronic absenteeism or other attendance metrics.
Enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, with class sizes that appear typical for the area. The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and smaller numbers of Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. A very small fraction of students qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, reflecting the high median household income in Cedar Hills. Data on special education and English learner populations were not available in the source materials.
Cedar Hills itself is a bedroom community that grew rapidly from the 1990s through around 2010 and has since largely built out its available land. Housing values are well above state and national averages, and rents are high. The built environment is suburban and hillside, with limited walkability; there is no traditional downtown, and the commercial core is anchored by a Walmart. Most residents likely commute to jobs in the surrounding Silicon Slopes tech corridor or other nearby cities. Civic life centers on parks, trails, and city amenities rather than a dense downtown. Two elementary schools serve the city — Deerfield and Cedar Ridge — while junior high and high schools are located in neighboring Highland and Alpine.
The district’s upcoming reorganization is the most significant change on the horizon for families. Under the approved plan, the new Central district will include Lehi, Alpine, Highland, American Fork, Cedar Hills, and the Utah County portion of Draper. School board elections are set for 2025, and the new districts will begin operating in July 2027. The exact impact on zoning, programs, and taxes is still being determined, so families should follow the district’s official communications closely.
For a family seeking a suburban elementary school in a high‑income, largely homogenous community with solid state test results, strong ELA and science outcomes, and a stable neighborhood setting, Deerfield matches that profile. The modest math scores are a point to investigate further with the school. The coming district split adds a layer of uncertainty but also a chance for residents to shape new local governance.
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