Serving 55 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Virginia School For Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
36%
22%
White
31%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% VA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virginia School For Deaf?
The graduation rate of Virginia School For Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88%.
How many students attend Virginia School For Deaf?
55 students attend Virginia School For Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Virginia School For Deaf students are Black, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia School For Deaf?
Virginia School For Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia School For Deaf offer ?
Virginia School For Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Virginia School For Deaf part of?
Virginia School For Deaf is part of Vsdb-Staunton School District.
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