The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind is a school in unincorporated Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States, near Spartanburg and with a Spartanburg postal address. It was founded in 1849 by the Reverend Newton Pinckney Walker as a private school for students who were deaf.
Serving 22 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School's student population of 22 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
22 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1849
Campus Size
160 acres
School Motto
Engaging, Empowering, and Equipping our students for success!
School Rankings
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.6%
25.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Hornet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School is ranked #982 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School?
22 students attend Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 27% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School?
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School offer ?
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School part of?
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School is part of Deaf & Blind School District.
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