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
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (17-18)
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(17-18)n/a
2%
Black
(17-18)n/a
4%
White
(17-18)100%
90%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
76%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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