MS School For The Deaf
MS School For The Deaf is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Jackson, MS. Administered by MS Schools For The Blind And Deaf, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 67 enrolled students across grades KG through 12.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 14.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 4.6:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 100% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 67 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.
Located at 1253 Eastover Drive in Jackson, MS 39211, MS School For The Deaf serves families zoned within the MS Schools For The Blind And Deaf attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Black | 43 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Black43 (64.2%)
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White14 (20.9%)
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Hispanic5 (7.5%)
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Asian2 (3.0%)
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American Indian2 (3.0%)
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Two or More1 (1.5%)
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | MS Schools For The Blind And Deaf |
| Phone: | (601)984-8000 |
| Website: | http://msdbk12.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 67 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 67 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Grade 1 | 3 |
| Grade 2 | 3 |
| Grade 3 | 2 |
| Grade 4 | 9 |
| Grade 5 | 8 |
| Grade 6 | 1 |
| Grade 7 | 3 |
| Grade 8 | 6 |
| Grade 9 | 5 |
| Grade 10 | 4 |
| Grade 11 | 8 |
| Grade 12 | 12 |
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 32 | 47.8% |
| Male | 35 | 52.2% |