Serving 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School's student population of 39 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Hornet
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1849
School Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1151 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
36%
31%
White
28%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School is ranked #1151 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School?
39 students attend Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School?
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School offer ?
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School part of?
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School is part of Deaf & Blind School District.
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