Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jean Massieu School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jean Massieu School For The Deaf's student population of 147 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Jean Massieu School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jean Massieu School For The Deaf is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#945 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
36%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
51%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jean Massieu School For The Deaf's ranking?
Jean Massieu School For The Deaf is ranked #945 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jean Massieu School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Jean Massieu School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jean Massieu School For The Deaf?
147 students attend Jean Massieu School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Jean Massieu School For The Deaf students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jean Massieu School For The Deaf?
Jean Massieu School For The Deaf has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jean Massieu School For The Deaf offer ?
Jean Massieu School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Jean Massieu School For The Deaf part of?
Jean Massieu School For The Deaf is part of Utah Schools For The Deaf And The Blind.
In what neighborhood is Jean Massieu School For The Deaf located?
Jean Massieu School For The Deaf is located in the Canyon Rim neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 4 other public schools located in Canyon Rim.
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