School For The Deaf Schools

About School For The Deaf Schools

Schools for the Deaf are educational institutions that provide specialized instruction to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. These schools teach communication and academic skills that are tailored to the specific needs of their students. They also provide a supportive environment where students can build confidence, develop social skills, and learn to advocate for themselves.
Schools for the Deaf offer a variety of services, including language instruction, job training, and social activities. They also provide counseling and support for students and their families. Most schools use a combination of sign language and spoken language to communicate with their students. This helps students develop a strong understanding of both languages and become proficient in both.
Schools for the Deaf also offer extracurricular activities, such as sports and clubs, to encourage socialization and engagement. These activities help students build relationships with their peers and learn to interact in a variety of settings.
Schools for the Deaf provide an invaluable service to their students. They help students develop the skills they need to succeed in the classroom, in the workplace, and in their personal lives.

Address:	2500 W Markham St Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone:	(501) 324-9533
Site:	–
Grades:	Pre-K – 12
Enrollment:	108 students

Overview School For The Deaf Schools

School For The Deaf Schools serves 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
School For The Deaf Schools placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on School For The Deaf Schools

School For The Deaf Schools is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of School For The Deaf Schools is 0.62, 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.