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#392 of 864 schools in NM
Top 45% in state
Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
School · Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired · Alamogordo, NM
A school in Alamogordo, NM where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1900 N. WHITE SANDS, Alamogordo, NM 88310
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2015, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 19 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alamogordo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,833
Median home value
$164,300
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is listed in NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a public school in Alamogordo, NM, part of Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, serving approximately 45 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
What grades does Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired serve?
Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired?
Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired?
The student-teacher ratio at Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired rank in NM?
Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired ranks #392 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired's MySchoolScout rating?
Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired a charter school?
No, Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired a Title I school?
No, Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Otero County
- Phone
- (575) 437-3505
- Area population (ZIP 88310)
- 36,737
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88310; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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