West Tennessee School for the Deaf is a public state-operated elementary school serving in Preschool thought 6th grade and is a campus of the Tennessee Schools for the Deaf. It is an agency of the Division of Special Schools of the Tennessee State Department of Education. It is located in Jackson, Tennessee.
Serving 33 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Tennessee School For The Deaf ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Tennessee School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
West Tennessee School For The Deaf's student population of 33 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
6 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Rankings
West Tennessee School For The Deaf ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Tennessee School For The Deaf is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
30%
20%
White
61%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Tennessee School For The Deaf's ranking?
West Tennessee School For The Deaf is ranked #280 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West Tennessee School For The Deaf?
33 students attend West Tennessee School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of West Tennessee School For The Deaf students are White, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does West Tennessee School For The Deaf offer ?
West Tennessee School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Tennessee School For The Deaf part of?
West Tennessee School For The Deaf is part of West Tennessee School For The Deaf School District.
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