West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem (Closed 2023)

West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (17-18)
17 students
This chart displays total students of West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
11 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(17-18)
<50%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
(17-18)
n/a
2%
Black
(17-18)
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
(17-18)
100%
90%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
76%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem?
17 students attend West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem students are White.
What grades does West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem offer ?
West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem part of?
West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem is part of West Virginia Schools For The Deaf And The Blind School District.

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