Texas School for the Deaf is a state-operated primary and secondary school for deaf children in Austin, Texas. Opened in 1857 "in an old frame house, three log cabins, and a smokehouse", it is the oldest continually-operated public school in Texas.
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Texas School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texas School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Texas School For The Deaf's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
500 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
79 teachers
Year Founded
1856
School Calendar
School Motto
Texas School for the Deaf ensures students learn, grow, and belong in a language-rich environment that maximizes each individual's potential to become successful life-long learners while supporting students, families, and professionals through statewide o
School Rankings
Texas School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texas School For The Deaf is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7972 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
38%
54%
Black
15%
13%
White
37%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas School For The Deaf's ranking?
Texas School For The Deaf is ranked #7972 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Texas School For The Deaf often compared to?
Texas School For The Deafis often viewed alongside schools like Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Soar Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas School For The Deaf?
500 students attend Texas School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Texas School For The Deaf students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Texas School For The Deaf offer ?
Texas School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Texas School For The Deaf part of?
Texas School For The Deaf is part of Texas Sch For The Deaf School District.
In what neighborhood is Texas School For The Deaf located?
Texas School For The Deaf is located in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Bouldin Creek.
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