Serving 55 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Virginia School For Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
20%
18%
Black
36%
22%
White
31%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% VA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virginia School For Deaf?
The graduation rate of Virginia School For Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88%.
How many students attend Virginia School For Deaf?
55 students attend Virginia School For Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Virginia School For Deaf students are Black, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia School For Deaf?
Virginia School For Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia School For Deaf offer ?
Virginia School For Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Virginia School For Deaf part of?
Virginia School For Deaf is part of Vsdb-Staunton School District.
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