Serving 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nc School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nc School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nc School For The Deaf's student population of 62 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nc School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nc School For The Deaf is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2315 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
18%
25%
White
42%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nc School For The Deaf's ranking?
Nc School For The Deaf is ranked #2315 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nc School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Nc School For The Deaf is 21-39%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Nc School For The Deaf?
62 students attend Nc School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Nc School For The Deaf students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nc School For The Deaf?
Nc School For The Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nc School For The Deaf offer ?
Nc School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Nc School For The Deaf part of?
Nc School For The Deaf is part of Deaf And Blind Schools School District.
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