Serving 37 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina 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 South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School's student population of 37 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1151 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
43%
31%
White
38%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School is ranked #1151 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School?
37 students attend Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School?
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School offer ?
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School part of?
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School is part of Deaf & Blind School District.
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