The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a state special education school with a residential campus in Alamogordo, New Mexico and a preschool in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It operates outreach programs throughout the state.
Serving 45 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20% in NM)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired's student population of 45 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1903
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired is 0.64, 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)
(21-22)<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
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
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired?
The graduation rate of Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 75%.
How many students attend Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired?
45 students attend Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired 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?
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired offer ?
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired part of?
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired is part of Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired School District.
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