The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: 50-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (07-08)
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)3%
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)6%
4%
Black
(07-08)39%
36%
White
(07-08)52%
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Helen Keller School?
70 students attend Helen Keller School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Helen Keller School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Helen Keller School offer ?
Helen Keller School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen Keller School part of?
Helen Keller School is part of Alabama Institute Deaf And Blind School District.
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