Average
#287 of 864 schools in NM
Top 33% in state
Nm School for the Deaf
School · Nm Sch for the Deaf · Santa Fe, NM
A Nm Sch for the Deaf school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1060 CERRILLOS RD, Santa Fe, NM 87505
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Nm School for the Deaf score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 19 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Nm School for the Deaf 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,029/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Fe), 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
$75,912
Median home value
$484,100
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| New Mexico Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 4–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,410 | Compare → |
| Nye Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 2.9 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Santa Fe Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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 Sch for the Deaf
- Schools in district
- 1
- 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 Deaf is listed in NM SCH FOR THE DEAF; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nm School for the Deaf
Nm School for the Deaf is a public school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Nm Sch for the Deaf, serving approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nm School for the Deaf
What grades does Nm School for the Deaf serve?
Nm School for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Nm School for the Deaf?
Nm School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nm School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Nm School for the Deaf is 3.4:1. 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 Deaf rank in NM?
Nm School for the Deaf ranks #287 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Nm School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
Nm School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Deaf?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nm School for the Deaf has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nm School for the Deaf a charter school?
No, Nm School for the Deaf is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nm School for the Deaf a Title I school?
No, Nm School for the Deaf is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nm School for the Deaf?
100.7% of students at Nm School for the Deaf qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Phone
- (505) 476-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 87505)
- 32,189
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 53.3
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 87505; 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
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.