Very Good
#633 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 35% in state
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School
High School · Tennessee Schools for the Deaf · Knoxville, TN
A high school in Knoxville, TN where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2725 Island Home BLVD, Knoxville, TN 37920
- Math 5% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 5% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (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 28 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), 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
$61,348
Median home value
$231,300
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Kids ElcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 2.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Knoxville Baptist ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 2.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Austin East High/magnetEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| L N Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 581 | Compare → |
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.
Tennessee Schools for the Deaf
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School is listed in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School is a public high school in Knoxville, TN, part of Tennessee Schools for the Deaf, serving approximately 63 students in grades 7th-12th with a 3.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #633 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School
What grades does Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School serve?
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School?
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School is 3.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School rank in TN?
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School ranks #633 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School a charter school?
No, Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School a Title I school?
No, Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Phone
- (865) 579-2500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 37920)
- 43,509
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 37920; 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, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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