Serving 52 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oklahoma School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oklahoma School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Oklahoma School For The Deaf's student population of 52 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Bison
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1908
School Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oklahoma School For The Deaf is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
15%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
4%
8%
White
54%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% OK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% OK state average).
How many students attend Oklahoma School For The Deaf?
52 students attend Oklahoma School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Oklahoma School For The Deaf students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Oklahoma School For The Deaf offer ?
Oklahoma School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oklahoma School For The Deaf part of?
Oklahoma School For The Deaf is part of Oklahoma School For The Deaf School District.
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