Serving 78 students in grades 7-12, Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School's student population of 78 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
17%
13%
Black
32%
21%
White
38%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
88%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School's ranking?
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School is ranked #1167 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School?
The graduation rate of Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School?
78 students attend Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School?
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School offer ?
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School part of?
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School is part of Tennessee Schools For The Deaf School District.
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