Middlesex School vs. Deerfield Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Middlesex School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
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Deerfield Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
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School History
Overview
Founded in 1901, and located in one of this country's most historic towns, Concord, Massachusetts, Middlesex aspires to help its students "find their promise" through immersion in a rigorous academic program, inclusive extracurricular programs in arts and athletics, and a commitment to service. Middlesex students are exposed to a breadth and depth of opportunities typically found at only a much larger school.
Over 150 classes include five languages, a much emulated Writing Program, and over 50 advanced and AP sections that wil stretch students intellectually as they pursue academic passions.
At Middlesex, everyone engages in cocurricular life, participating in a thriving arts program (including a third of the school performing via vocal, instrumental or dramatic groups) that ofters opportunities for the beginner to high-end artist; similarly, each student participates in athletics, and we have a home for both the elite athlete and those new to team sports.
All of this work takes place in a community strengthened by our shared commitment to five core values: honesty, respect, kindness, gratitude, and courage.
Deerfield Academy is an independent secondary school committed to high standards of scholarship, citizenship, and personal responsibility.
Through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, extensive cocurricular program, and supportive residential environment, Deerfield encourages each student to develop an inquisitive and creative mind, sound body, and strong moral character.
Set in a historic village bounded by river, hills, and farms, Deerfield inspires reflection, study and play, abiding friendships, and a defining school spirit.
A vibrant, ethical community that embraces diversity, the Academy prepares students for leadership in a rapidly changing world that requires global understanding, environmental stewardship, and dedication to service.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
No
No
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
No
No
Year Founded
1901
1797
Campus Size
350 acres
330 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
420
653
% Students of Color
44%
32%
% International Students
12%
12%
% Students Boarding
72%
88%
Average SAT Score
1480
1400
Average ACT score
32
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Average Class Size
12
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
61
40
ESL Courses Offered
No
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$301 million
$840 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$75,475
$70,900
Tuition (Day Students)
$61,270
$51,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$52,560
$53,000
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
90
85
Acceptance Rate
18%
13%
Director of Admissions
Douglas C. Price
Charles F. Davis, Jr.
Associate Director of Admissions
n/a
Gen Pitt
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
61
40
Sport
Total Sports Offered
17
23
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCrew
Cross CountryDance
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SquashTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCrew
Cross CountryCycling
DanceDiving
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSquash
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee
VolleyballWater Polo
Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
71
41
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
7v7 Football ClubAI (Artificial Intelligence) Club
Allies Against Racial InjusticeArchitecture and Design
Astronomy ClubBaking club
Book Lovers’ ClubBotany Club
Campuses Against CancerCards for Kids
Clash of Clans clubClassical Music Club
Classics clubComic Book Club
Common senseComputer Programming Club
Country Music ClubCreative Writing Club
Crypto ClubDebate Club
decaDeFi Club
EQ: science magazineFemX
Film ClubFinance club
Fishing ClubFocus
French ClubFriendship bracelet club
Gazebo Skating ClubGirls with Gains
GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance)Harry Potter Club
I saw the sign (asl club)Improv Club
Jewish Student UnionJiu Jitsu club
Kickball ClubKnitting Club
Lifting clubMarine Biology Club
Math ClubMeats and Beats
Mindfulness (Morning Mindfulness)Minecraft club
Moodle Development TeamMusic Appreciation Club
MX Swim TeamMXSpike (Spikeball Club)
MXTVOrigami Club
Outdoors ClubPeace of Mind
Pen Pal ClubPhotography Club
PICKLEBALL CLUBPing Pong Club
Poi ClubPolitics Club
RoboticsSending a Smile
Sports Analytics ClubStar Wars Club
Studio Art ClubThe Anvil
The Hammer PodcastThe Iris
Ultimate Frisbee ClubVideo Production Club
Writing for Social Justice and Change
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Albany RoadLit Magazine
Alpine SkiingAmnesty International
Angling ClubArabic Club
Asian Students AssociationBallet
Ballroom DancingBlack Student Alliance
Black Student CoalitionCheerleaders
Chinese ClubChorus
Christian FellowshipChristian Fellowship Club
Classical Music SocietyClassics Club
Community ServiceComputer Club
DanceDebate Forum
Deerfield ScrollDiversity Club
Environmental Action GroupFire Department Volunteers
Food ClubKnitting
Poetry NightResidence Hall Student Government
Sage Literary MagazineSki/Snowboarding
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Animal Rights ClubAquarium Society
Asian Student AssociationChess
Current Issues Speakers Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Archery ClubBasketball
Fly Fishing Club