Overview
MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF is a public other serving grades -1–12 in Jackson, Mississippi. The school enrolls 68 students. It is part of the MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
5.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span-1–12
DistrictMS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND
County28049
CityJackson
ZIP39211
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280118901504
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment68
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %96%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)