Serving 77 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ms School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi 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 Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ms School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ms School For The Deaf's student population of 77 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ms School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ms School For The Deaf is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#723 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
6%
4%
Black
73%
47%
White
17%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ms School For The Deaf's ranking?
Ms School For The Deaf is ranked #723 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ms School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Ms School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ms School For The Deaf?
77 students attend Ms School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ms School For The Deaf students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ms School For The Deaf?
Ms School For The Deaf has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ms School For The Deaf offer ?
Ms School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ms School For The Deaf part of?
Ms School For The Deaf is part of Ms Schls For The Deaf And The Blind School District.
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