7.3 avg / 10

Tennessee Schools for the Deaf School District

School District · Knoxville, Tennessee

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 134

Teachers (FTE): 37

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

134

Student-Teacher Ratio

3.6:1

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

134

Student-Teacher Ratio

3.6:1

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#34 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Tennessee avg

District size

134 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

Top-Rated Schools in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Tennessee School for Deaf Elementary School	7.5 / 10	Elementary	—	42
2	Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School	7.1 / 10	High	—	63

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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 7.3/10, Tennessee Schools for the Deaf is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tennessee School for Deaf Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Tennessee Schools for the Deaf students show an average math proficiency of 12.6% and ELA proficiency of 14.4%.

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

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 12.6%

School

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N/A

ELA Proficiency 14.4%

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

Schools in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf

3 schools

Elementary Schools 2

Tennessee School for Deaf Elementary School

42 7.5

Tennessee School for the Deaf Nashville

29 —

High Schools 1

Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School

63 7.1

District Details

State: Tennessee
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 7.3/10. 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 7.5/10.

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 12.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 14.4%. 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 7.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 7.3/10
Math Proficiency: 12.6%
ELA Proficiency: 14.4%

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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.