Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, also known as the New Jersey School for the Deaf and Blind, initially the New Jersey State Institution for the Deaf, is a K-12 statewide school in West Trenton, Ewing Township, New Jersey. Its age range is pre-Kindergarten to age 21.
Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School For The Deaf serves 36 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School For The Deaf's student population of 36 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School For The Deaf is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
58%
34%
Black
19%
14%
White
17%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School For The Deaf?
36 students attend Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School For The Deaf students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School For The Deaf offer ?
Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School For The Deaf part of?
Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School For The Deaf is part of Marie H. Katzenbach School For The Deaf School District.
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