Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
42 students
![This chart displays total students of Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays total students of Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/150000/150350/deafhard-of-hearing-programs-chart-NX40qZ.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/150000/150350/deafhard-of-hearing-programs-chart-btzLr7I.png)
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/150000/150350/deafhard-of-hearing-programs-chart-bnRBaPP.png)
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)5%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/150000/150350/deafhard-of-hearing-programs-chart-Vwx1Qm.png)
Hispanic
(19-20)57%
26%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/150000/150350/deafhard-of-hearing-programs-chart-lgu7w4.png)
Black
(19-20)12%
17%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/150000/150350/deafhard-of-hearing-programs-chart-hyTbAO.png)
White
(19-20)26%
48%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/150000/150350/deafhard-of-hearing-programs-chart-Ba1hXL.png)
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
![This chart displays the diversity score of Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/150000/150350/deafhard-of-hearing-programs-chart-bvq4c1P.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
45%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/150000/150350/deafhard-of-hearing-programs-chart-bvq4c3i.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs?
42 students attend Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What school district is Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs part of?
Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs is part of School Assn For Special Educ School District.
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