The North Dakota School for the Deaf is a state-funded residential school located in Devils Lake, North Dakota that provides services to meet the educational needs of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. NDSD is under the direction, control, and management of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
Serving 17 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School For The Deaf Pk-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For The Deaf Pk-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For The Deaf Pk-8's student population of 17 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1890
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
School For The Deaf Pk-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For The Deaf Pk-8 is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 461 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
65%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
6%
5%
White
29%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For The Deaf Pk-8's ranking?
School For The Deaf Pk-8 is ranked #123 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend School For The Deaf Pk-8?
17 students attend School For The Deaf Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of School For The Deaf Pk-8 students are American Indian, 29% of students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For The Deaf Pk-8?
School For The Deaf Pk-8 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For The Deaf Pk-8 offer ?
School For The Deaf Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School For The Deaf Pk-8 part of?
School For The Deaf Pk-8 is part of Nd School For The Deaf School District.
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