Very Good
#696 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 22% in state
Michigan School for the Deaf
School · Michigan School for the Deaf · Flint, MI
A school in Flint, MI where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1235 W COURT ST, Flint, MI 48503
- Math 25% vs MI 33% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Michigan School for the Deaf score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Michigan 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flint), 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
$40,155
Median home value
$75,400
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
50.5%
Poverty rate
33.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy of Flint K12Charter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 859 | Compare → |
| Flint Cultural Center AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Elmer a Knopf Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Atherton Vern Van Y Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 64 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Michigan 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.
Michigan School for the Deaf is listed in Michigan School for the Deaf; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Michigan School for the Deaf
Michigan School for the Deaf is a public school in Flint, MI, part of Michigan School for the Deaf, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #696 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michigan School for the Deaf
What grades does Michigan School for the Deaf serve?
Michigan School for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Michigan School for the Deaf?
Michigan School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michigan School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Michigan School for the Deaf is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Michigan School for the Deaf rank in MI?
Michigan School for the Deaf ranks #696 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Michigan School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
Michigan School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Michigan School for the Deaf?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Michigan School for the Deaf has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Michigan School for the Deaf a charter school?
No, Michigan School for the Deaf is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Michigan School for the Deaf a Title I school?
No, Michigan School for the Deaf is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Michigan School for the Deaf?
51.8% of students at Michigan 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Genesee County
- Phone
- (810) 257-1486
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 48503)
- 22,809
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 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 · 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.
- 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 48503; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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