Very Good
#258 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 25% in state
School for the Deaf
School · Ark. School for the Deaf · Little Rock, AR
A school in Little Rock, AR where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 W MARKHAM ST, Little Rock, AR 72205
- Math 0% vs AR 43% (2025)
- Reading 0% vs AR 39% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at School for the Deaf score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 5% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 3% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where School for the Deaf sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,916/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Rock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,888
Median home value
$204,400
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
53.8%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Episcopal Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Calvary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Little Rock Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 4.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ark. School for the Deaf
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
School for the Deaf is listed in ARK. SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School for the Deaf
School for the Deaf is a public school in Little Rock, AR, part of Ark. School for the Deaf, serving approximately 102 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 3% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School for the Deaf
What grades does School for the Deaf serve?
School for the Deaf serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend School for the Deaf?
School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at School for the Deaf is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School for the Deaf rank in AR?
School for the Deaf ranks #258 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at School for the Deaf?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School for the Deaf has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 3% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is School for the Deaf a charter school?
No, School for the Deaf is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School for the Deaf a Title I school?
No, School for the Deaf is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School for the Deaf?
65.7% of students at School for the Deaf qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Phone
- (501) 324-9533
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 72205)
- 22,275
- Area average commute
- 14.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.