Elementary Schools in Deaf/Blind

The Deaf/Blind district in Florida is home to two elementary schools: Deaf Elementary School (FSDB) and Blind PK-8 School (FSDB). These specialized schools serve students with hearing and visual impairments, respectively, but their academic performance is consistently low compared to state averages.

Both schools have very low statewide rankings, with Deaf Elementary School (FSDB) ranking 2202nd out of 2240 Florida elementary schools in 2022-2023 and 2253rd out of 2258 in 2024-2025. Blind PK-8 School (FSDB) does not have historical ranking data available. Proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts and Science are significantly lower than the Deaf/Blind district and the state of Florida. For example, in 5th grade Science, Deaf Elementary School (FSDB) had a 5% proficiency rate, compared to 7% for the district and 55% for the state.

Despite the high spending per student, which is significantly above the state average, the schools are not achieving strong academic outcomes. Additionally, both schools have a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4% for the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting systemic challenges that need to be addressed. The poor performance of these specialized schools within the Deaf/Blind district indicates that the district may face significant hurdles in providing quality education to its unique student population.