Serving 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Louisiana School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana 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 Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- 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), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Louisiana School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Louisiana School For The Deaf's student population of 89 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Louisiana School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louisiana School For The Deaf is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1173 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
61%
42%
White
28%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisiana School For The Deaf's ranking?
Louisiana School For The Deaf is ranked #1173 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Louisiana School For The Deaf often compared to?
Louisiana School For The Deafis often viewed alongside schools like Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Louisiana School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Louisiana School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Louisiana School For The Deaf?
89 students attend Louisiana School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Louisiana School For The Deaf students are Black, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Louisiana School For The Deaf offer ?
Louisiana School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Louisiana School For The Deaf part of?
Louisiana School For The Deaf is part of La Schools For The Deaf And Visually Impaired School District.
In what neighborhood is Louisiana School For The Deaf located?
Louisiana School For The Deaf is located in the Highlands And Perkins neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 14 other public schools located in Highlands And Perkins.
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