Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District

1900 N. White Sands Blvd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
10/
10
Top 10%

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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 45 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 69% 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
926 Schools
# Students
45 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 143 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.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#14 out of 144 school districts
(Top 10%)
<50%
24%
<50%
34%
<50%
33%
(18-19)
<50%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.56
% American Indian
9%
12%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
51%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
31%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nmsbvi Albuquerque Campus
Special Education School
801 Stephen Moody St Se
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 45 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 #13 out of 143 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?
51% of Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
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 3:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : <50%
  • : Top 10% in NM
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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