Lexington School For The Deaf
School Notes Overview:
The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf seeks to be an exemplary education, service and research institution for the deaf and hard of hearing in Metropolitan New York City and the country. Its special emphases are collaborating with the deaf and hard of hearing to realize their full potential in both the deaf and hard of hearing worlds; working with individuals - and their families - of all ages, races, creeds, colors, ethnicities, languages, genders, sexual preferences and socio-economic situations and with a wide range of capacities, interests, and needs; ensuring mastery of expressive and receptive communication skills by individuals at every point along the spectrum of deaf to hard of hearing; designing, constructing and using the evolving information technologies to best advantage; and taking a leading position - in concert with the deaf and hard of hearing communities - in articulating the multifaceted challenges, opportunities and needs for services of the deaf and hard of hearing. ...
School Overview:
Lexington School For The Deaf |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Queens County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 332 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 85% | 22% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 19 students | ||
| Kind - 21 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 21 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 39 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 19 students | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 35 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 185 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf seeks to be an exemplary education, service and research institution for the deaf and hard of hearing in Metropolitan New York City and the country. Its special emphases are collaborating with the deaf and hard of hearing to realize their full potential in both the deaf and hard of hearing worlds; working with individuals - and their families - of all ages, races, creeds, colors, ethnicities, languages, genders, sexual preferences and socio-economic situations and with a wide range of capacities, interests, and needs; ensuring mastery of expressive and receptive communication skills by individuals at every point along the spectrum of deaf to hard of hearing; designing, constructing and using the evolving information technologies to best advantage; and taking a leading position - in concert with the deaf and hard of hearing communities - in articulating the multifaceted challenges, opportunities and needs for services of the deaf and hard of hearing.
- Profile last updated: 02/14/2007
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (11372) | School Zip (11372) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 71,308 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 29% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.9 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $39,084 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.2 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 64 years old | 58 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (11372) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 27% / 73% | 41% / 59% |
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