Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, School For The Deaf Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas 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 Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For The Deaf Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For The Deaf Schools's student population of 106 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School For The Deaf Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For The Deaf Schools is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
30%
19%
White
47%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For The Deaf Schools's ranking?
School For The Deaf Schools is ranked #971 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For The Deaf Schools?
The graduation rate of School For The Deaf Schools is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend School For The Deaf Schools?
106 students attend School For The Deaf Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of School For The Deaf Schools students are White, 30% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For The Deaf Schools?
School For The Deaf Schools has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does School For The Deaf Schools offer ?
School For The Deaf Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is School For The Deaf Schools part of?
School For The Deaf Schools is part of Ark. School For The Deaf School District.
In what neighborhood is School For The Deaf Schools located?
School For The Deaf Schools is located in the Capitol View Stifft Station neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 2 other public schools located in Capitol View Stifft Station.
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