Serving 76 students in grades 2-12, R.i. School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R.i. School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
R.i. School For The Deaf's student population of 76 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
R.i. School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R.i. School For The Deaf is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
48%
30%
Black
15%
9%
White
34%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R.i. School For The Deaf's ranking?
R.i. School For The Deaf is ranked #261 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of R.i. School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of R.i. School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend R.i. School For The Deaf?
76 students attend R.i. School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of R.i. School For The Deaf students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R.i. School For The Deaf?
R.i. School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does R.i. School For The Deaf offer ?
R.i. School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R.i. School For The Deaf part of?
R.i. School For The Deaf is part of R.I. Sch For The Deaf School District.
In what neighborhood is R.i. School For The Deaf located?
R.i. School For The Deaf is located in the Wanskuck neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 2 other public schools located in Wanskuck.
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