Serving 29 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing's student population of 29 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
7%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing often compared to?
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearingis often viewed alongside schools like 917 Dash by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing?
29 students attend 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing students are White, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing?
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing offer ?
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing part of?
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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