Serving 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Indiana School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indiana School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Indiana School For The Deaf's student population of 138 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indiana School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indiana School For The Deaf is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1688 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
12%
13%
White
69%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indiana School For The Deaf's ranking?
Indiana School For The Deaf is ranked #1688 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Indiana School For The Deaf?
138 students attend Indiana School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Indiana School For The Deaf students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indiana School For The Deaf?
Indiana School For The Deaf has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indiana School For The Deaf offer ?
Indiana School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Indiana School For The Deaf part of?
Indiana School For The Deaf is part of Indiana School For The Deaf School District.
In what neighborhood is Indiana School For The Deaf located?
Indiana School For The Deaf is located in the Fairgrounds neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Fairgrounds.
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