Mississippi School For The Deaf

Summary:

The Mississippi School for the Deaf is an alternative public school in Jackson, Mississippi that serves 78 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students and students from low-income families compared to the state and nearby schools, such as Sumner Hill Junior High School and Rosa Scott School.

While the school's test scores are lower than the state and district averages, it performs better in U.S. History compared to the surrounding schools. The school's specialized focus and low student-teacher ratio suggest that it may be providing a tailored education to meet the unique needs of its student population. However, the lower academic performance indicates that there is still room for improvement in student outcomes. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 96.15%, suggests that it may have access to additional funding and resources to support its specialized mission.

Overall, the Mississippi School for the Deaf appears to be serving a unique and underserved population of students, with a focus on providing specialized education and support. While the school's academic performance may be lower than the state average, its specialized mission and the challenges faced by its student population should be taken into account when evaluating its performance. The school is part of the Mississippi Schls For The Deaf And The Blind district, which also includes the Mississippi School For The Blind.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211

(601) 984-8000

District: Mississippi Schls For The Deaf And The Blind

Student/teacher ratio: 5.4

Number of students: 68

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.6%

White:

20.6%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mississippi 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 1.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mississippi School For The Deaf who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.6%), White (20.6%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mississippi School For The Deaf is 5.4. (See more...)

Compare Mississippi School For The Deaf employs 12.4 full-time teachers.

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Rank History for Mississippi School For The Deaf

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	0.57	233^rd	233	0.0%
2023	1.53	226^th	226	0.0%

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

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Enrollment information for Mississippi School For The Deaf

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Total
2019	14	63	5	5	1	88
2020	13	63	3	6	1	86
2021	12	54	2	5	1	74
2022	13	56	2	5	1	77
2023	12	54	3	7	2	78
2024	14	46	2	5	1	68

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 Mississippi School For The Deaf

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	88	17.2	5.1	96.6
2020	86	13.9	6.1	96.5
2021	74	16.3	4.5	95.9
2022	77	13.7	5.5	96.1
2023	78	11.8	6.5	96.2
2024	68	12.4	5.4	95.6

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 Mississippi School For The Deaf

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	88	17.2	5.1	96.6
2020	86	13.9	6.1	96.5
2021	74	16.3	4.5	95.9
2022	77	13.7	5.5	96.1
2023	78	11.8	6.5	96.2
2024	68	12.4	5.4	95.6

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 Mississippi School For The Deaf

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 233^rd of 233 High schools	Ranks 226^th of 226 High schools

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Mississippi School For The Deaf)	0	0
End of Course English II (Mississippi Schls For The Deaf And The Blind)	0	0
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi School For The Deaf)	23.1	40	16.9%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi Schls For The Deaf And The Blind)	20	35.7	15.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	88	78	11.4%
African American	63	54	14.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	5	7	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	12	14.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.6%	96.2%	0.4%

Schools Near Mississippi School For The Deaf

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking ()	Ranking ()	MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Mississippi School For The Blind	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1252 Eastover Drive	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Mississippi Schls For The Deaf And The Blind	No	No	No	No	(601) 984-8200	42	17	2.4	92.9%	11 (26.2%)	25 (59.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.5%)	(n/a)
Mississippi School For The Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1253 Eastover Drive	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Mississippi Schls For The Deaf And The Blind	No	No	No	No	(601) 984-8000	68	12	5.4	95.6%	14 (20.6%)	46 (67.6%)	5 (7.4%)	2 (2.9%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	(n/a)
Career Academic Placement Program	Public, Alternative	1-12	311 Joel Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 982-5221	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Capital City Alternative School	Public, Alternative	4-12	2221 Boling Street	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3608	0	24	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Youth Court School	Public, Alternative	1-12	940 East McDowell Road	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 985-3061	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Clinton Alternative School	Public, Alternative	K-12	201 Easthaven Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 925-4027	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Rosa Scott School	Public, Alternative	9	929 Poore's Pass	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 605-0054	415	33	12.5	26.3%	227 (54.7%)	127 (30.6%)	17 (4.1%)	34 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	(n/a)	88.4	74.8	$14,779
Rankin County Learning Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	200 School Rd.	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 824-0334	0	20	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Sumner Hill Junior High School	Public, Alternative	9	400 W. Northside Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-5510	471	31	15.1	40.1%	152 (32.3%)	279 (59.2%)	11 (2.3%)	20 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	(n/a)	79.4	80.0	$8,395
Madison County Alternative School	Public, Alternative	1-12	300 Industrial Drive South	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 607-7963	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Mississippi School For The Deaf

How many students attend Mississippi School For The Deaf?

In the 2023-24 school year, 68 students attended Mississippi School For The Deaf.

What district is Mississippi School For The Deaf in?

Mississippi Schls For The Deaf And The Blind

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

Students at Mississippi School For The Deaf are 68% African American, 21% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP 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	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
Mississippi School For The Blind	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1252 Eastover Drive	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Mississippi Schls For The Deaf And The Blind	No	No	No	No	(601) 984-8200	42	17	2.4	92.9%	11 (26.2%)	25 (59.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.5%)								(n/a)
Mississippi School For The Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1253 Eastover Drive	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Mississippi Schls For The Deaf And The Blind	No	No	No	No	(601) 984-8000	68	12	5.4	95.6%	14 (20.6%)	46 (67.6%)	5 (7.4%)	2 (2.9%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Career Academic Placement Program	Public, Alternative	1-12	311 Joel Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 982-5221	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Capital City Alternative School	Public, Alternative	4-12	2221 Boling Street	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3608	0	24	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Youth Court School	Public, Alternative	1-12	940 East McDowell Road	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 985-3061	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Clinton Alternative School	Public, Alternative	K-12	201 Easthaven Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 925-4027	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Rosa Scott School	Public, Alternative	9	929 Poore's Pass	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 605-0054	415	33	12.5	26.3%	227 (54.7%)	127 (30.6%)	17 (4.1%)	34 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)								(n/a)	88.4	74.8	$14,779
Rankin County Learning Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	200 School Rd.	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 824-0334	0	20	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sumner Hill Junior High School	Public, Alternative	9	400 W. Northside Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-5510	471	31	15.1	40.1%	152 (32.3%)	279 (59.2%)	11 (2.3%)	20 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)								(n/a)	79.4	80.0	$8,395
Madison County Alternative School	Public, Alternative	1-12	300 Industrial Drive South	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 607-7963	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)