Middle School For The Deaf

1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
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Bottom 50%
Serving 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Middle School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Middle School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Middle School For The Deaf's student population of 78 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
78 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Middle School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School For The Deaf is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#795 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
47%
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≤10%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Middle School For The Deaf and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Middle School For The Deaf and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
9%
5%
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Black
69%
47%
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White
15%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Middle School For The Deaf and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
≥50%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Middle School For The Deaf and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Middle School For The Deaf and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Middle School For The Deaf's ranking?
Middle School For The Deaf is ranked #795 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middle School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Middle School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Middle School For The Deaf?
78 students attend Middle School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Middle School For The Deaf students are Black, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School For The Deaf?
Middle School For The Deaf has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middle School For The Deaf offer ?
Middle School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Middle School For The Deaf part of?
Middle School For The Deaf is part of Ms Schls For The Deaf And The Blind School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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