Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tenn School For Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tenn School For Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tenn School For Blind's student population of 113 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tenn School For Blind ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tenn School For Blind is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
20%
21%
White
56%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tenn School For Blind's ranking?
Tenn School For Blind is ranked #1167 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tenn School For Blind?
The graduation rate of Tenn School For Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tenn School For Blind?
113 students attend Tenn School For Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tenn School For Blind students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tenn School For Blind?
Tenn School For Blind has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tenn School For Blind offer ?
Tenn School For Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Tenn School For Blind part of?
Tenn School For Blind is part of Tennessee School For Blind School District.
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