Serving 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Michigan School For The Deaf ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Michigan School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Michigan School For The Deaf's student population of 86 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Michigan School For The Deaf ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Michigan School For The Deaf is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
14%
18%
White
67%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michigan School For The Deaf's ranking?
Michigan School For The Deaf is ranked #758 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Michigan School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Michigan School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Michigan School For The Deaf?
86 students attend Michigan School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Michigan School For The Deaf students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michigan School For The Deaf?
Michigan School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Michigan School For The Deaf offer ?
Michigan School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Michigan School For The Deaf part of?
Michigan School For The Deaf is part of Michigan School For The Deaf School District.
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