Top Rankings
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 36 students in Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
36 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
2:1
District Rank
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 144 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
75%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
12%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
62%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,610 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
13 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
36%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
2
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
2
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
3
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
2
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
2
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
3
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
6
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
5
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
1
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
4
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
Best Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Grades: PK-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nmsbvi Albuquerque Campus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
801 Stephen Moody St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 332-6699
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 332-6699
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District?
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District manages 2 public schools serving 36 students.
What is the rank of Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District?
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District is ranked #14 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District?
47% of Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District?
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District has a student/teacher ratio of 2:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
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