Serving 18 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School For The Deaf Pk-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For The Deaf Pk-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For The Deaf Pk-8's student population of 18 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School For The Deaf Pk-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For The Deaf Pk-8 is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 461 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
72%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
6%
5%
White
22%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For The Deaf Pk-8's ranking?
School For The Deaf Pk-8 is ranked #123 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend School For The Deaf Pk-8?
18 students attend School For The Deaf Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of School For The Deaf Pk-8 students are American Indian, 22% of students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For The Deaf Pk-8?
School For The Deaf Pk-8 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For The Deaf Pk-8 offer ?
School For The Deaf Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School For The Deaf Pk-8 part of?
School For The Deaf Pk-8 is part of Nd School For The Deaf School District.
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