Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(808) 733-4999
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind serves 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind's student population of 54 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 54 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #273 out of 289 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 26% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 14% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 2% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 61% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 14% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.79 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | <50% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind is Kaimuki High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kaimuki Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Honolulu President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 380 students10
0.1 miles
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6922 0.1 PK-5 380 - Honolulu Waikiki Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 587 students10
0.3 miles
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900 0.3 PK-5 587 - Honolulu King Liholiho Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 467 students10
0.7 miles
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850 0.7 PK-5 467 - Honolulu Kaimuki High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 703 students10
1.0 miles
2705 Kaimuki Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4900 1 9-12 703 - Honolulu Ala Wai Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 384 students10
1.1 miles
503 Kamoku St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0070 1.1 PK-5 384
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