Nm School For The Deaf
Tel:
(505) 476-6300
Nm School For The Deaf serves 123 students.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 22%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Nm School For The Deaf placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Nm School For The Deaf places among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Nm School For The Deaf's student population of 123 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | n/a |
| Total Students | 123 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (15-16) | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nm School For The Deaf is ranked within the top 50% of all 717 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nm School For The Deaf is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NM) |
Overall Testing Rank | #321 out of 717 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 22% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 25-29% | 30% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 16% | 12% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 60% |
| Black | 3% | 2% |
| White | 23% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 71% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nm School For The Deaf School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nm School For The Deaf is Santa Fe Engage (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Aspen Community Magnet School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ramirez Thomas Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Fe Santa Fe Engage Grades: 9-12 | 35 students
0.2 miles
1300 Camino Sierra Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-4723 0.2 9-12 35 - Santa Fe Nye Early Childhood Grades: PK
0.5 miles
430 La Madera
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003 0.5 PK n/a - Santa Fe Ramirez Thomas Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 483 students
0.5 miles
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003 0.5 PK-5 483 - Santa Fe Aspen Community Magnet School Grades: K-8 | 434 students
0.6 miles
450 La Madera
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500 0.6 K-8 434 - Santa Fe Santa Fe Indian School Grades: 7-12 | 719 students
0.6 miles
P.o. Box 5340
Santa Fe, NM 87502
(505) 989-6330 0.6 7-12 719
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