Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hearing Impaired ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey 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 New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hearing Impaired ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hearing Impaired's student population of 141 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hearing Impaired is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
55%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
26%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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 36% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hearing Impaired?
141 students attend Hearing Impaired.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hearing Impaired students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hearing Impaired?
Hearing Impaired has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hearing Impaired offer ?
Hearing Impaired offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hearing Impaired part of?
Hearing Impaired is part of Bergen County Special Services School District.
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