Serving 11 students in grades 6-8, Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle 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 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- 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 Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School's student population of 11 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle 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 Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to 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
18%
7%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
18%
22%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
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 Middle School's ranking?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle 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 Middle School?
11 students attend Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School offer ?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School part of?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School is part of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind-Staunton School District.
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