The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (07-08)
183 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
82%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
86%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(07-08)1%
1%
Asian
(07-08)1%
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)4%
4%
Black
(07-08)55%
36%
White
(07-08)39%
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Alabama School For Deaf?
183 students attend Alabama School For Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Alabama School For Deaf students are Black, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alabama School For Deaf offer ?
Alabama School For Deaf offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alabama School For Deaf part of?
Alabama School For Deaf is part of Al Inst Deaf And Blind School District.
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