Serving 127 students in grades 3-12, Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired's student population of 127 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5144 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
38%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired's ranking?
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired is ranked #5144 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired often compared to?
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impairedis often viewed alongside schools like Texas School For The Deaf, Soar Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired?
127 students attend Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired offer ?
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired part of?
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired is part of Texas Sch For The Blind & Visually Impaired School District.
In what neighborhood is Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired located?
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired is located in the Brentwood neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Brentwood.
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