Serving 27 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Deaf/hard Of Hearing ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deaf/hard Of Hearing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Deaf/hard Of Hearing's student population of 27 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deaf/hard Of Hearing is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
22%
12%
White
45%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Deaf/hard Of Hearing often compared to?
Deaf/hard Of Hearingis often viewed alongside schools like 917 Dash by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Deaf/hard Of Hearing?
27 students attend Deaf/hard Of Hearing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Deaf/hard Of Hearing students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deaf/hard Of Hearing?
Deaf/hard Of Hearing has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deaf/hard Of Hearing offer ?
Deaf/hard Of Hearing offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Deaf/hard Of Hearing part of?
Deaf/hard Of Hearing is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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