Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Delaware School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delaware School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Delaware School For The Deaf's student population of 132 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Delaware School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delaware School For The Deaf is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
26%
31%
White
39%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delaware School For The Deaf's ranking?
Delaware School For The Deaf is ranked #193 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Delaware School For The Deaf often compared to?
Delaware School For The Deafis often viewed alongside schools like Brennen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delaware School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Delaware School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Delaware School For The Deaf?
132 students attend Delaware School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Delaware School For The Deaf students are White, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware School For The Deaf?
Delaware School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delaware School For The Deaf offer ?
Delaware School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Delaware School For The Deaf part of?
Delaware School For The Deaf is part of Christina School District.
School Calendar
View the Delaware School For The Deaf yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day / Paraprofessionals OFF (Offices Open)
November 04, 2024 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day / Paraprofessionals OFF (Offices Open)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day / Paraprofessionals OFF (Offices Open)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day (Offices Open)
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
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