LAKE DRIVE PROGRAM FOR HEARING IMPARED
Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impared is a public elementary school that is part of the Mountain Lakes Public School District school district, located in MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ with about 69 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impared has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Lake Drive Program, located in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Operating as a regional center, the program provides comprehensive, specialized instruction designed to meet the unique communication and academic needs of its students. By focusing on language development, auditory training, and individualized support, the school aims to foster both academic success and social-emotional growth in an environment tailored to overcoming the specific barriers associated with hearing loss.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the Lake Drive Program is highly regarded for its collaborative approach, often working in partnership with local school districts to provide an "inclusive" model. This allows students to receive expert support and assistive technology while participating in a broader community. The program is staffed by certified teachers of the deaf, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, ensuring that each student receives a robust multidisciplinary education that prepares them for future transitions and long-term independence.
For more information, contact Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impared at (973) 299-0166 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046-1342
(973) 299-0166
LAKE DRIVE PROGRAM FOR HEARING IMPARED is a public school in MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ with about 69 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
-
Elementary School
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mountain Lakes Public School District
- Total Students:
- 69
- Teachers:
- 18.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 69 students
- White
- 47.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.7%
- Black or African American
- 10.1%
- Asian
- 4.3%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.