Excellent
#232 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 13% in state
West Tennessee School for the Deaf
Elementary School · West Tennessee School for the Deaf · Jackson, TN
An elementary school in Jackson, TN where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Berryhill DR, Jackson, TN 38301
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Tennessee School for the Deaf score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West Tennessee 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,122/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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
$40,062
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Lane Technology Magnet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–3 | 1.6 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Alexander Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 373 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West Tennessee School for the Deaf
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- 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.
West Tennessee School for the Deaf is listed in West Tennessee School for the Deaf; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Tennessee School for the Deaf
West Tennessee School for the Deaf is a public elementary school in Jackson, TN, part of West Tennessee School for the Deaf, serving approximately 32 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Tennessee School for the Deaf
What grades does West Tennessee School for the Deaf serve?
West Tennessee School for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend West Tennessee School for the Deaf?
West Tennessee School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Tennessee School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at West Tennessee School for the Deaf is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Tennessee School for the Deaf rank in TN?
West Tennessee School for the Deaf ranks #232 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is West Tennessee School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
West Tennessee School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 West Tennessee School for the Deaf?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Tennessee School for the Deaf has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Tennessee School for the Deaf a charter school?
No, West Tennessee School for the Deaf is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Tennessee School for the Deaf a Title I school?
No, West Tennessee School for the Deaf is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (731) 423-5705
- Area population (ZIP 38301)
- 33,336
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 · 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.
- Reading/ELA 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.
- 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 38301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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