Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nm School For The Deaf ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Nm School For The Deaf's student population of 142 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nm School For The Deaf is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
60%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
142 students attend Nm School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Nm School For The Deaf students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% 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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