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#679 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 37% in state
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
School · Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind · Colorado Springs, CO
A school in Colorado Springs, CO where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
33 N. INSTITUTE ST., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), 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
$59,292
Median home value
$420,000
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
41.5%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
- 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.
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind is listed in Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #679 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
What grades does Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind serve?
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind?
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind rank in CO?
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind ranks #679 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind's MySchoolScout rating?
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind a charter school?
No, Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind a Title I school?
No, Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind?
67.5% of students at Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (719) 578-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 80903)
- 17,045
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 80903; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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