Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum's student population of 147 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
54%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
30%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum?
147 students attend Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum?
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum offer ?
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum part of?
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum is part of Bergen County Special Services School District.
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