Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nm School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nm School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Nm School For The Deaf's student population of 147 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nm School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nm School For The Deaf is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
16%
12%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
54%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nm School For The Deaf's ranking?
Nm School For The Deaf is ranked #630 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nm School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Nm School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Nm School For The Deaf?
147 students attend Nm School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Nm School For The Deaf students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nm School For The Deaf?
Nm School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nm School For The Deaf offer ?
Nm School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Nm School For The Deaf part of?
Nm School For The Deaf is part of Nm School For The Deaf School District.
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