Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School

2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 48 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School's student population of 48 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
48 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1359 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
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Black
11%
21%
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White
73%
59%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School's ranking?
Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School is ranked #1359 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School?
48 students attend Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School?
Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School offer ?
Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School part of?
Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School is part of Tennessee Schools For The Deaf School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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