Serving 63 students in grades 7-12, Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School's student population of 63 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1640 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
32%
21%
White
30%
57%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School's ranking?
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School is ranked #1640 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School?
The graduation rate of Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School?
63 students attend Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School?
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School offer ?
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School part of?
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School is part of Tennessee Schools For The Deaf.
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