Serving 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oklahoma School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oklahoma School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Oklahoma School For The Deaf's student population of 63 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oklahoma School For The Deaf is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
14%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
8%
8%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK 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 66% OK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% OK state average).
How many students attend Oklahoma School For The Deaf?
63 students attend Oklahoma School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Oklahoma School For The Deaf students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Oklahoma School For The Deaf offer ?
Oklahoma School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Oklahoma School For The Deaf part of?
Oklahoma School For The Deaf is part of Oklahoma School For The Deaf School District.
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