School For The Deaf

Summary:

School For The Deaf is an alternative public school located in Little Rock, Arkansas that serves 106 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. As a specialized school for the deaf, it faces unique challenges and opportunities compared to nearby schools.

The school's academic performance is significantly lower than state averages, with only 3.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 5.1% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 36.4% respectively. This trend holds across all grade levels and subject areas. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 2.8 to 3.1 over the past 3 years, suggests a high level of individualized attention and support for students. The school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 34.91% to 78.3% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 years.

Compared to nearby schools like Scott Charter School, Driven Virtual Academy, and Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School, School For The Deaf faces greater academic and socioeconomic challenges. However, the school's specialized focus and resources may be crucial in addressing the unique needs of its student population, which may not be fully reflected in standardized test scores. Continued efforts to support these students and address underlying barriers to success could be key to improving the school's overall performance.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

2500 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205

(501) 324-9533

District: Ark. School For The Deaf

SchoolDigger Rank:
497^th of 497 Arkansas Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 2.9

Number of students: 102

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.0%

African American:

29.4%

Hispanic:

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details School For The Deaf ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.51. (See more...)

Compare Details School For The Deaf is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.04. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at School For The Deaf is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48%), African American (29.4%), Hispanic (14.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School For The Deaf is 2.9. (See more...)

Compare School For The Deaf employs 34.1 full-time teachers.

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Rank History for School For The Deaf

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.51	497^th	497	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for School For The Deaf

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	4.85	286^th	290	1.4%
2023	2.04	295^th	295	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for School For The Deaf

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	55	33	6	14	1	1	2	112
2020	63	34	3	12	1	1	2	116
2021	58	31	5	12	0	0	2	108
2022	56	30	4	12	0	1	3	106
2023	50	32	4	17	0	0	3	106
2024	49	30	3	15	0	0	5	102

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School For The Deaf

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	112	37.0	3.0	68.8
2020	116	37.0	3.1	72.4
2021	108	37.3	2.8	69.4
2022	106	36.0	2.9	78.3
2023	106	33.8	3.1	34.9
2024	102	34.1	2.9	65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio School For The Deaf

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	112	37.0	3.0	68.8
2020	116	37.0	3.1	72.4
2021	108	37.3	2.8	69.4
2022	106	36.0	2.9	78.3
2023	106	33.8	3.1	34.9
2024	102	34.1	2.9	65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School For The Deaf

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	112	106	5.4%
African American	33	32	3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	14	17	21.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	55	50	9.1%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.8%	34.9%	33.8%

Schools Near School For The Deaf

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)									ATLAS Reading (2024)									ATLAS Mathematics (2024)							ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)							ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
School For The Deaf	Public, Alternative	K-12	2500 W Markham St	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Ark. School For The Deaf	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 324-9533	102	34	2.9	65.7%	49 (48.0%)	30 (29.4%)	15 (14.7%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.9%)								(n/a)	0.0								3.8	0.0								1.9	0.0						5.1			0.0		0.0			0.0	0.0						2.6
Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	21 Corporate Hill Dr.	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 451-4200	251	13	19.0	47.8%	65 (25.9%)	120 (47.8%)	30 (12.0%)	9 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	24 (9.6%)								(n/a)	38.9	30.8	32.0	37.0	50.0	24.0	23.3	21.7	31.7	33.3	23.1	32.0	37.0	45.5	24.0	29.0	21.7	31.0	22.3	23.1	32.0	14.8	13.6	13.6	19.7		4.0	6.7	0.0	4.8			4.2	52.9	15.4	40.0	37.0	50.0	24.0	37.2	0.0	28.5		100.0	28.0
Arkansas Military And First Responders Academy (Amfra)	Public, Charter, Alternative	9-10	10710 Interstate 30	Little Rock	72209	Pulaski County	Arkansas Military And First Responders Academy (Amfra)	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 942-6372	80	12	6.6	72.5%	28 (35.0%)	35 (43.8%)	14 (17.5%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							23.2	12.6	20.3							23.3	25.0	23.8									5.1	5.1	0.0	14.2			11.8								40.0	26.6			30.0
Sylvan Hills Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	10020 Bamboo Lane	Sherwood	72120	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 833-1170	743	63	11.8	48.5%	243 (32.7%)	376 (50.6%)	64 (8.6%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.7%)								(n/a)						18.9	28.6		23.9						21.1	29.0		25.3						8.4	8.4	39.7	4.4	12.6	85.7				85.7						21.2	21.2	64.0				64.0
Scott Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	15306 Alexander Rd	Scott	72142	Pulaski County	Academics Plus Public Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 961-1744	204	18	11.4	58.3%	83 (40.7%)	97 (47.5%)	17 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)								(n/a)	50.1	25.0	25.0	30.0	8.3	16.7	27.3	27.3	27.0	56.3	30.0	20.0	25.0	16.7	16.7	27.3	27.3	27.8	37.6	45.0	25.0	15.0	8.3	16.7	26.0				0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	43.8	45.0	25.0	25.0	0.0	8.3	27.0	30.0	0.0			25.0	$8,131	$738	$7,392
Driven Virtual Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	21001 Cantrell Road	Little Rock	72223	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	Yes	No	No	No	(501) 234-3703	218	21	10.3	39.9%	89 (40.8%)	92 (42.2%)	18 (8.3%)	5 (2.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)								(n/a)					7.1	25.0	38.5	11.1	20.2					7.1	25.0	38.5	16.7	21.4					7.1	0.0	6.1		40.0	46.7		50.0	0.0	0.0	5.9					28.6	35.0	34.0	50.0	26.7	0.0		27.8
Bryant Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	301 Hill Farm Rd	Bryant	72022	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 590-5139	1,553	98	15.8	46.4%	844 (54.3%)	357 (23.0%)	281 (18.1%)	25 (1.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (2.6%)								(n/a)						43.3	46.1		44.7						43.5	44.4		44.0						27.5	27.5	65.5	23.4	37.8	51.7				51.7						44.8	44.8	76.1				76.1

Frequently Asked Questions about School For The Deaf

Is School For The Deaf a good school?

School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Arkansas alternative schools.

How many students attend School For The Deaf?

In the 2023-24 school year, 102 students attended School For The Deaf.

What is the racial makeup of School For The Deaf?

Students at School For The Deaf are 48% White, 29% African American, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is School For The Deaf in?

Ark. School For The Deaf

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