Serving 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd's student population of 107 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
21%
13%
White
60%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd?
The graduation rate of In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd is 50%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd?
107 students attend In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd?
In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd offer ?
In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd part of?
In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd is part of In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd School District.
In what neighborhood is In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd located?
In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd is located in the Meridian Hills And Williams Creek neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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