Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Middle School For The Deaf Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
70%
47%
White
18%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ms School For The Deaf School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Middle School For The Deaf Elementary School?
60 students attend Middle School For The Deaf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Middle School For The Deaf Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School For The Deaf Elementary School?
Middle School For The Deaf Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middle School For The Deaf Elementary School offer ?
Middle School For The Deaf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Middle School For The Deaf Elementary School part of?
Middle School For The Deaf Elementary School is part of Ms School For The Deaf School District.
