Serving 36 students in grades 6-8, Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
25%
21%
White
61%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf?
36 students attend Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf students are White, 25% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf?
Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf offer ?
Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf part of?
Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf is part of Tennessee Schools For The Deaf School District.
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