Detroit Day School For The Deaf serves 29 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
76%
18%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Detroit Day School For The Deaf?
29 students attend Detroit Day School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Detroit Day School For The Deaf students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Detroit Day School For The Deaf?
Detroit Day School For The Deaf has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detroit Day School For The Deaf offer ?
Detroit Day School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Detroit Day School For The Deaf part of?
Detroit Day School For The Deaf is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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