The North Dakota School for the Deaf is a state-funded residential school located in Devils Lake, North Dakota that provides services to meet the educational needs of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. NDSD is under the direction, control, and management of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
Serving 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School For The Deaf Pk-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For The Deaf Pk-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For The Deaf Pk-8's student population of 16 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1890
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
School For The Deaf Pk-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For The Deaf Pk-8 is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 449 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1
American Indian
69%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
6%
5%
White
25%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For The Deaf Pk-8's ranking?
School For The Deaf Pk-8 is ranked #100 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend School For The Deaf Pk-8?
16 students attend School For The Deaf Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of School For The Deaf Pk-8 students are American Indian, 25% of students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School For The Deaf Pk-8?
School For The Deaf Pk-8 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does School For The Deaf Pk-8 offer ?
School For The Deaf Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School For The Deaf Pk-8 part of?
School For The Deaf Pk-8 is part of Nd School For The Deaf School District.
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