Serving 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Tennessee School For The Deaf ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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West Tennessee School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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West Tennessee School For The Deaf's student population of 32 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
West Tennessee School For The Deaf ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Tennessee School For The Deaf is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
28%
21%
White
60%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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West Tennessee School For The Deaf is ranked #232 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West Tennessee School For The Deaf?
32 students attend West Tennessee School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West Tennessee School For The Deaf students are White, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Tennessee School For The Deaf?
West Tennessee School For The Deaf has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Tennessee School For The Deaf offer ?
West Tennessee School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Tennessee School For The Deaf part of?
West Tennessee School For The Deaf is part of West Tennessee School For The Deaf School District.
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