Michigan School for the Deaf is a public K–12 school for deaf children in Flint, Michigan. It is under the Michigan State Board of Education.
Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Michigan School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Michigan School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Michigan School For The Deaf's student population of 85 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 118% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Michigan School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Michigan School For The Deaf is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2717 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
13%
18%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michigan School For The Deaf's ranking?
Michigan School For The Deaf is ranked #2717 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Michigan School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Michigan School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Michigan School For The Deaf?
85 students attend Michigan School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Michigan School For The Deaf students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Michigan School For The Deaf?
Michigan School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Michigan School For The Deaf offer ?
Michigan School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Michigan School For The Deaf part of?
Michigan School For The Deaf is part of Michigan School For The Deaf School District.
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