Middlesex School vs. Deerfield Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Middlesex School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:
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Deerfield Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 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
21
28
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling
Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
79
39
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
AI (Artificial Intelligence) Club, AI Club, Astronomy Club, Baking club, Book Lovers’ Club, Botany Club, Boys with Books, Bring Change to Mind, Campuses Against Cancer, Cards for Kids, Catan club, Chess Club, Classical Music Club, Classics Club, Classics club, Common sense, Computer Programming Club, Creative Writing Club, Crossword Club, Debate Club, Economics Club, Esports, Farming, FemX, Finance club, Fishing Club, Focus, Formula One, French Club, Friendship bracelet club, Gazebo Skating Club, German Club, Girls with Gains, GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance), Harry Potter Club, Improv Club, International Club Food Club, Intersectionality Club, Jewish Student Union, Knitting Club, Language Tutoring, Makers Club, Marine Biology Club, Math Club, Medical Club, Mindfulness (Morning Mindfulness), Mountain Bike Club, MX DNA, MX Music Festival, MX Yoga Club, MXSpike (Spikeball Club), Not Dead Yet Poets Society, Nutrition Club, Outside Club, Painting Club, Peace of Mind, Percussion Club, Photo Club, Photography Club, Physics Club, Ping Pong Club, Politics Club, Real Estate Investment Club, Road Cycling Club, Robotics, Rubiks Cube, Screenwriting Club, Sense for Humanity, Spanish Club, Sports Analytics Club, Star Wars Club, Studio Art Club, Tea Club, The Anvil, The Iris, Video Production Club, Volunteer for Veterans, Weightlifting, Writing for Social Justice and Change
Albany Road, Lit Magazine, Alpine Skiing, Amnesty International, Angling Club, Animal Rights Club, Arabic Club, Archery Club, Asian Student Association, Asian Students Association, Ballet, Ballroom Dancing, Basketball, Black Student Alliance, Black Student Coalition, Cheerleaders, Chess, Chinese Club, Chorus, Christian Fellowship, Christian Fellowship Club, Classical Music Society, Classics Club, Community Service, Computer Club, Current Issues Speakers Club, Dance, Debate Forum, Deerfield Scroll, Diversity Club, Environmental Action Group, Fire Department Volunteers, Fly Fishing Club, Food Club, Knitting, Poetry Night, Residence Hall Student Government, Ski/Snowboarding, Yearbook