Illinois School For The Deaf
Tel:
(217)479-4201
- Illinois School For The Deaf serves 150 students.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Illinois School For The Deaf's student population of 150 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | n/a |
| Total Students | 150 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Illinois School For The Deaf's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Illinois School For The Deaf is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 32% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 38% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 26% |
| Black | 35% | 17% |
| White | 36% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.68 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 46% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dept of Human Services School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Illinois School For The Deaf is Arc (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jonathan Turner Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arc (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Jonathan Turner Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 516 students
0.5 miles
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217)243-4384 0.5 7-8 516 - Jacksonville Arc Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 15 students
0.6 miles
747 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217)243-8438 0.6 6-12 15 - Jacksonville The Lafayette Academy Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 47 students
0.6 miles
747 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217)243-8438 0.6 9-12 47 - Jacksonville Eisenhower Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 369 students
0.8 miles
1901 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217)245-5107 0.8 K-6 369 - Jacksonville Washington Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 290 students
0.8 miles
524 S Kosciusko St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217)243-6711 0.8 K-6 290
School Reviews
| 5 It has been a long time since my son, Robert Graves attended the Illinois School for the Deaf. I believe he graduated in 1992 or 1993. It was a learning experience for both Robert and myself. I would rate the school and dedicated teachers A-1. I would like to know if it is possible to get a copy of Roberts diploma. Somehow throughout the years, his diploma got lost. Would very much appreciate it. Thank you! Pat Schwengels........Roberts mother. - Posted by Parent - patcs |
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