Serving 10 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School's student population of 10 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1341 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School is ranked #1341 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School?
10 students attend Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School offer ?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School part of?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School is part of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind-Staunton School District.
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