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6.1 avg / 10

Tennessee Schools for the Deaf School District

School District · Knoxville, Tennessee

Students: 134
Teachers (FTE): 37

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

3

2 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

134

Student-Teacher Ratio

3.6:1

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#91 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Tennessee avg

District size

134 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

About Tennessee Schools for the Deaf

Tennessee Schools for the Deaf is a Knoxville, Tennessee school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 134 students with a student-teacher ratio of 3.6:1.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Tennessee Schools for the Deaf demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tennessee School for Deaf Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Tennessee Schools for the Deaf students show an average math proficiency of 11.7% and ELA proficiency of 8.3%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 11.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 8.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf with test data.

District Details

City
Knoxville
Total Enrollment
134
Teachers (FTE)
37
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf?

Tennessee Schools for the Deaf has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Tennessee Schools for the Deaf?

The average composite rating for Tennessee Schools for the Deaf is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf?

Per-pupil spending data for Tennessee Schools for the Deaf is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf?

The average student-teacher ratio in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf is 3.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf?

Tennessee School for Deaf Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf?

Across schools in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf with test data, the average math proficiency is 11.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 8.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Tennessee Schools for the Deaf compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Tennessee Schools for the Deaf has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
11.7%
ELA Proficiency
8.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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