Deerfield Beach Elementary School

This is the best school. My son is in Mr. McGregors 1st grade class, he is the best teacher in the world. My son loves him so much. He is so caring with the children and really makes learning fun. The office staff is just as wonderful, they are always there to lend a helping hand and go above and beyond. So sad that we are moving and will not be able to continue with this school. I would recommend this school to everyone.
—Submitted by a parent

My son started here in 4th grade that yoear was no different than our experience at Banyan Creek elementary in Delray Beach, which is held as a grade A school. However this year he is in the Gifted program, which they just got certified for this year and its amazing!!!! he's super happy. His Teacher, Mrs. Sulszki is great with the children. Being in the gifted program this year is allowing us to look at and apply to Magnet programs for middle school
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My daugter started her Kindergarden here...it went great until she started first grade. I was always getting notes from her 1st grade teacher that she wasn't concentrating...and wasnt focusing. That she wouldn't sit still...she pretty much had me convinced that my daughter might be ADHD...I went as far as getting her diagnosed by her docter. But, Docters dont diagnose ADHD they simply give you and the childs teacher a survey with a bunch of questions about your child. So had her teacher fill the survey for me and I did as well. I was very concerned about my daughter b/c she was failing 1st grade....and I did not want my daughter on meds. Her docter simply told me that if he goes by my survey...than my daughter is just a normal 5 year old...and on the other hand if he goes by her teachers survey than she is ADHD. So I decided to spend money on hiring her a Tutor to see her twice a week.Her tutor told me how bright my daughter was...and that she doesn't think my daughter is ADHD...in the mean time I was still getting notes from her teacher that she's having difficulty concentrating and that she is very hyper.For 2nd grade I put her in a new School and she's getting striaght A'S....
—Submitted by a parent

We moved from another state to Florida in November 2009. The year that my son was there he always came home with stories about how mean the kids were. One time a 7 year old boy stabbed a 7 year old girl with a pencil. I never got a note from the school explaining the incident. It came to the point my son did not want to go to school, so we moved out of that district. I think the school should be more involved and should do something more drastic about the bullying that goes on at this school.
—Submitted by a parent

My Daughter was in Kindergarten this year. She went from knowing about 15 easy sight words to reading at the end of FIRST GRADE Level this school year. Homework was done each day, and many books were read this school year. The more you put into your own child's education (ie: time, making their education a priority) , the more your child will learn each year. I am very pleased with this school and am thrilled with how much my child has grown this Kindergarten year!
—Submitted by a parent

A very good school with excellent teachers that treat everyone fairly.
—Submitted by a student

Well were finished. We cannot recommend a better school than deerfield beach elementary. The teachers and staff are really trying to take the school to the next level even though in some cases the state and policy tie their hands. Many thanks to all!! a special thanks to john hodge! john grassi
—Submitted by a parent

I know that last year was tough. I think this school is ready for change. Mr. Breslaw & Ms. Huckshold are ready for the challenge. I feel like they are going to bring about some wonderful changes to the school. I am looking forward to working with them and supporting them in every thing they do. My hope is that all parents and staff will support them 100% also.
—Submitted by Alison, a parent

Deerfield Beach Elem. Is A Excellent School
—Submitted by Star Wilson, a parent

My kindergarten age son loves school. My youngest son asks every morning when he will be old enough to go to the good school. Our family loves DBES. We feel it is an honor to have our son in a school where he is loved on a daily basis. His reading skills are out of this world thanks to a great education. all children should be so lucky to have such a great school.
—Submitted by a parent

This Title I school is Broward County's best kept secret.
—Submitted by a parent

After taking my son out of one school in the Deerfield area I wasn't sure where to place him. This is now his second year at Deerfield Beach and we could not be happier. His teacher from last year is the most amazing woman. She helped us to see how great the school is. I helped in her classroom with reading and anything else that she needed. My sons grades have greatly improved and so has his attitude. I only wish my older child had the chance to go here. Thank you Deerfield Beach Elemetary for giving my family a chance to attend your school. Could not have found a better one.
—Submitted by a parent

We have been at Deerfield Beach elementary for 5 years my oldest has just left to go on to a Private school , and my middle is now starting first grade , she has been there since pre-k . The rating system on this website is incorrect , DBES had an A+ rating last year and scored an A/B on the FCat in 2003 the overall rating of DBES is an A school . John Hodge keeps a great environment with a different theme focus each year to excite the children about learning . Problems are few ,the school is very well maintained , the teachers are the best I have seen in the county and I would go so far as to say that DBES is of or above private school quality . We consider ourselves very lucky to have such a great school to start our children on the path of their future , in fact when we were searching for a home 5 years ago we made SURE we were within the boundries for DBES Deerfield Beach is the best community for families with the best elementary school :)
—Submitted by a parent