Serving 38 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, State School For The Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
29%
17%
White
40%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH 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 61% OH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend State School For The Blind?
38 students attend State School For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of State School For The Blind students are White, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of State School For The Blind?
State School For The Blind has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does State School For The Blind offer ?
State School For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is State School For The Blind part of?
State School For The Blind is part of Ohio School For The Blind School District.
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