Serving 67 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Middle School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi 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 Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Middle School For The Deaf's student population of 67 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Middle School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School For The Deaf is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#793 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
64%
45%
White
21%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ms Schools For The Blind And Deaf
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School For The Deaf's ranking?
Middle School For The Deaf is ranked #793 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middle School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Middle School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Middle School For The Deaf?
67 students attend Middle School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Middle School For The Deaf students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School For The Deaf?
Middle School For The Deaf has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middle School For The Deaf offer ?
Middle School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School For The Deaf part of?
Middle School For The Deaf is part of Ms Schools For The Blind And Deaf.
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