Helen Keller School

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : 50-59%
  • : 50-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (07-08)
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(11-12)
50-59%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Helen Keller School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
50-59%
86%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Helen Keller School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(07-08)
n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)
3%
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)
6%
4%
Black
(07-08)
39%
36%
White
(07-08)
52%
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Helen Keller School?
70 students attend Helen Keller School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Helen Keller School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Helen Keller School offer ?
Helen Keller School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Helen Keller School part of?
Helen Keller School is part of Al Inst Deaf And Blind School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : 50-59%
  • : 50-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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