Serving 60 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind's student population of 60 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#627 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
95%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind's ranking?
Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind is ranked #627 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind?
The graduation rate of Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind is 50%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind?
60 students attend Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind offer ?
Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind part of?
Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind is part of Wv Schools For The Deaf And The Blind School District.
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