Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas 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 Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For The Deaf's student population of 106 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For The Deaf is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#946 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
28%
20%
White
53%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For The Deaf's ranking?
School For The Deaf is ranked #946 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend School For The Deaf?
106 students attend School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of School For The Deaf students are White, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For The Deaf?
School For The Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does School For The Deaf offer ?
School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is School For The Deaf part of?
School For The Deaf is part of Ark. School For The Deaf School District.
In what neighborhood is School For The Deaf located?
School For The Deaf is located in the Capitol View Stifft Station neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 2 other public schools located in Capitol View Stifft Station.
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