Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind is a state-operated public school in Gooding, Idaho. It is part of the agency Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind. It covers grades Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind's student population of 110 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
30%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
62%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ID state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind?
110 students attend Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind?
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind offer ?
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind part of?
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind is part of Idaho Bureau Of Educational Services For The Deaf And The Bl School District.
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