Nm School For The Deaf

1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505

www.nmsd.k12.nm.us

Nm School For The Deaf serves 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

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.

The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 142 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
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:

School Overview

Nm School For The Deaf's student population of 142 students has grown by 22% over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Total Students

142 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Nm School For The Deaf is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(17-18)

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

4:1

14:1

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American Indian

12%

Asian

Hispanic

58%

62%

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Black

White

20%

21%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.57

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Graduation Rate

≥50%

77%

This chart display graduation rate of Nm School For The Deaf and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

73%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New Mexico School For The Deaf School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%).

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 77%.

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?

58% of Nm School For The Deaf students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 New Mexico School For The Deaf School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 142 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education