Indiana School For The Deaf

Summary:

Indiana School For The Deaf is an alternative public school in Indianapolis, Indiana that serves 298 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (61.74%), with smaller percentages of African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and two or more races.

Despite serving a specialized student population, Indiana School For The Deaf faces significant challenges. The school has had high chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, ranging from 27.3% to 43.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on ILEARN and SAT tests are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 11.11% of students were proficient or better in ILEARN English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.6% to 42.6%. In math, the school's proficiency rate was just 9.87%, compared to the state average of 31.4% to 52.4%. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.51% to 99.34%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy, Indiana Connections Academy, and the Impact Academy schools, Indiana School For The Deaf generally performs worse academically. These nearby schools, while also serving disadvantaged student populations, tend to have higher proficiency rates and graduation rates. However, the school's unique student population and the potential for improvement, as evidenced by its higher SAT proficiency rates compared to ILEARN, suggest that targeted interventions and support could help the school better serve its students and improve their educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

1200 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205

(317) 550-4800

District: Indiana School For The Deaf

SchoolDigger Rank:
947^th of 1,010 Indiana Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 4.6

Number of students: 274

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.2%

African American:

10.2%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Indiana School For The Deaf ranks worse than 93.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.62. (See more...)

Compare Details Indiana School For The Deaf ranks worse than 86.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.37. (See more...)

Compare Details Indiana School For The Deaf ranks worse than 94.9% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.76. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.2%), African American (10.2%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indiana School For The Deaf is 4.6. (See more...)

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Finance

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Indiana School For The Deaf:

SchoolDigger ranks Indiana School For The Deaf 947^th of 1010 Indiana public elementary schools. (See Indiana School For The Deaf in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Indiana School For The Deaf 420^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Indiana School For The Deaf in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Indiana School For The Deaf 409^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Indiana School For The Deaf in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Rank History for Indiana School For The Deaf

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2011	55.90	536^th	1025	47.7%
2015	14.07	947^th	1040	8.9%
2016	19.26	898^th	1046	14.1%
2017	21.18	871^st	1033	15.7%
2018	10.60	933^rd	1027	9.2%
2022	8.66	937^th	1020	8.1%
2023	7.94	952^nd	1016	6.3%
2024	8.62	947^th	1010	6.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Indiana School For The Deaf

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2011	28.64	384^th	451	14.9%
2013	36.45	330^th	444	25.7%
2014	17.64	413^th	470	12.1%
2015	2.60	467^th	485	3.7%
2016	2.25	479^th	494	3.0%
2017	1.84	462^nd	472	2.1%
2018	7.90	446^th	473	5.7%
2022	6.58	476^th	490	2.9%
2024	13.37	420^th	485	13.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Indiana School For The Deaf

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Rank History for all high school students at Indiana School For The Deaf

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2011	22.29	312^th	364	14.3%
2012	11.88	350^th	373	6.2%
2013	32.57	242^nd	353	31.4%
2014	3.98	361^st	379	4.7%
2015	7.82	368^th	400	8.0%
2016	4.75	371^st	394	5.8%
2017	4.66	359^th	380	5.5%
2018	6.60	360^th	385	6.5%
2019	3.02	375^th	389	3.6%
2022	2.98	405^th	409	1.0%
2024	6.76	409^th	431	5.1%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Indiana School For The Deaf

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.55	172^nd	289	40.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Indiana School For The Deaf

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.44	358^th	377	5.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Indiana School For The Deaf

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	249	46	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2003	249	46	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2004	218	54	2	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	290
2005	222	52	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2006	239	42	2	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	305
2007	251	44	4	24	0	n/a	n/a	11	334
2008	249	42	6	29	0	n/a	n/a	18	344
2009	247	40	5	26	0	n/a	n/a	18	336
2010	244	42	9	19	0	n/a	n/a	20	334
2011	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	221	39	12	26	1	0	19	0	318
2013	222	43	14	37	1	0	16	0	333
2014	211	34	13	38	1	0	15	0	312
2015	227	39	11	43	0	0	24	0	344
2016	212	41	15	39	0	0	22	0	329
2017	175	36	10	39	1	0	14	0	275
2018	211	35	11	34	1	0	18	0	310
2019	214	42	13	38	0	1	18	0	326
2020	202	38	15	37	0	0	23	0	315
2021	185	37	14	39	0	1	25	0	301
2022	96	16	1	10	0	0	15	0	138
2023	184	29	13	40	1	1	30	0	298
2024	176	28	13	28	0	1	28	0	274

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 Indiana School For The Deaf

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	313	68.0	4.6	n/a
2003	313	68.0	4.6	n/a
2004	290	65.0	4.5	n/a
2005	300	289.0	1.0	n/a
2006	305	64.0	4.8	99
2007	334	n/a	n/a	102.5
2008	344	72.0	4.8	104.6
2009	336	72.0	4.7	72.6
2010	334	67.0	4.9	69.7
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2012	318	62.0	5.1	74.2
2013	333	22.0	15.1	82
2014	312	23.0	13.5	80.4
2015	344	22.0	15.6	99.7
2016	329	24.0	13.7	57.4
2017	275	23.0	11.9	90.9
2018	310	24.0	12.9	100
2019	326	23.0	14.1	99.1
2020	315	24.0	13.1	94.9
2021	301	1.0	301.0	99.3
2022	138	23.0	6.0	n/a
2023	298	n/a	n/a	76.5
2024	274	59.0	4.6	84.3

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 Indiana School For The Deaf

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	313	68.0	4.6	n/a
2003	313	68.0	4.6	n/a
2004	290	65.0	4.5	n/a
2005	300	289.0	1.0	n/a
2006	305	64.0	4.8	99
2007	334	n/a	n/a	102.5
2008	344	72.0	4.8	104.6
2009	336	72.0	4.7	72.6
2010	334	67.0	4.9	69.7
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2012	318	62.0	5.1	74.2
2013	333	22.0	15.1	82
2014	312	23.0	13.5	80.4
2015	344	22.0	15.6	99.7
2016	329	24.0	13.7	57.4
2017	275	23.0	11.9	90.9
2018	310	24.0	12.9	100
2019	326	23.0	14.1	99.1
2020	315	24.0	13.1	94.9
2021	301	1.0	301.0	99.3
2022	138	23.0	6.0	n/a
2023	298	n/a	n/a	76.5
2024	274	59.0	4.6	84.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Indiana School For The Deaf

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2022	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Indiana School For The Deaf

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 375^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 405^th of 409 High schools	2.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	326	298	8.6%
African American	42	29	31%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	13	13
Hispanic	38	40	5.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	214	184	14%
Two or More Races	18	30	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	76.5%	22.6%

Schools Near Indiana School For The Deaf

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Indiana School For The Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1200 E 42nd St	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Indiana School For The Deaf	No	No	No	No	(317) 550-4800	274	59	4.6	84.3%	176 (64.2%)	28 (10.2%)	28 (10.2%)	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (10.2%)								(n/a)	25.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	11.1	18.0	20.0	13.0	11.1	14.8	0.0	15.4	7.7	10.0	8.7	9.9	11.1	3.1	$00	$00	$00
IN Math & Science Academy - North	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	7435 N Keystone Ave	Indianapolis	46240	Marion County	IN Math & Science Academy - North	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 259-7300	600	60	10.0	85.0%	27 (4.5%)	363 (60.5%)	200 (33.3%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)								(n/a)	39.1	19.6	17.1	15.2	14.0	34.7	18.6	18.6	19.8	17.1	10.9	9.3	14.3	0.0	12.1	9.8	7.0	13.3	$12,813	$3,895	$8,919
IN School for the Blind & Vis Imprd	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	7725 N College Ave	Indianapolis	46240	Marion County	IN School for the Blind & Vis Imprd	No	No	No	No	(317) 253-1481	108	37	2.9	70.4%	57 (52.8%)	27 (25.0%)	16 (14.8%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.6%)								(n/a)	50.0	0.0							11.8							0.0			$00	$00	$00
Impact Academy 1	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	320 N Tibbs Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4411	67	22	3.0	22.4%	12 (17.9%)	38 (56.7%)	12 (17.9%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)								(n/a)	12.5	0.0																	$33,993	$2,796	$31,197
Impact Academy 2	Public, Alternative	K-12	320 N Tibbs Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4411	66	24	2.7		43 (65.2%)	9 (13.6%)	5 (7.6%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	7 (10.6%)								(n/a)	20.0	10.0						0.0	0.0						0.0	0.0			$21,509	$1,462	$20,047
Impact Academy 3	Public, Alternative	K-12	320 N Tibbs Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4411	44	45	.9		32 (72.7%)	7 (15.9%)	1 (2.3%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)								(n/a)	60.0	0.0							0.0							0.0			$22,516	$1,462	$21,054
Irvington Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5751 E University Ave	Indianapolis	46219	Marion County	Irvington Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 357-5359	328	91	10.5	74.4%	188 (57.3%)	55 (16.8%)	54 (16.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.1%)								(n/a)	37.8	7.3																25.4	$9,753	$2,182	$7,571
Dynamic Minds Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	8350 Craig St	Indianapolis	46250	Marion County	Dynamic Minds Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(260) 665-4600	130	11	11.8	20.0%	75 (57.7%)	25 (19.2%)	14 (10.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (11.5%)								(n/a)	66.7	33.3							6.5							6.9		40.0	$35,967	$6,039	$29,929
Victory College Prep	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1780 Sloan Ave	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Victory College Prep	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 351-1534	1,024	83	12.3	91.2%	117 (11.4%)	618 (60.4%)	202 (19.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (8.1%)								(n/a)	21.8	5.5	21.6	25.6	28.6	26.0	45.1	50.0	33.0	48.7	40.7	51.3	31.5	28.8	24.4	37.5	14.9	22.0	$12,704	$4,682	$8,023
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4352 Mitthoeffer Rd	Indianapolis	46235	Marion County	Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy	Yes	No	Yes	No	(317) 939-3787	289	83	3.4	42.2%	50 (17.3%)	185 (64.0%)	37 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.9%)								(n/a)	24.1	3.5	0.0	17.4	14.3	0.0	11.1	7.9	8.8	6.3	8.7	9.5	0.0	0.0	2.6	4.1	19.1	18.2	$6,260	$1,068	$5,193

Frequently Asked Questions about Indiana School For The Deaf

How many students attend Indiana School For The Deaf?

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Indiana School For The Deaf.

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Is Indiana School For The Deaf a good school?

Indiana School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Indiana alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Indiana School For The Deaf?

Students at Indiana School For The Deaf are 64% White, 10% African American, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

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