Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Virginia School For Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
29%
22%
White
55%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% VA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virginia School For Blind?
The graduation rate of Virginia School For Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 85%.
How many students attend Virginia School For Blind?
31 students attend Virginia School For Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Virginia School For Blind students are White, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia School For Blind?
Virginia School For Blind has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia School For Blind offer ?
Virginia School For Blind offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Virginia School For Blind part of?
Virginia School For Blind is part of Vsdb-Staunton School District.
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