Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Summary:

The Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired is an alternative public school located in Austin, Texas that serves grades 4-12 with a student population of 127 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a diverse student body, with 43.31% Hispanic, 37.8% White, 14.96% African American, and smaller percentages of Asian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students.

While the school's specialized mission of serving students who are blind or visually impaired is commendable, the data suggests it is facing significant academic and socioeconomic challenges. The school's test scores on the STAAR exams are consistently lower than the state and nearby school averages across most subjects and grade levels, with only 20% of students proficient or better in Algebra I compared to the state average of 44.73%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.19% to 86.4% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas (31.47%) and Meridian World School LLC (8.22%).

The lack of available data on the school's student-teacher ratio makes it difficult to fully understand the level of individualized attention students receive. However, the combination of academic underperformance and socioeconomic challenges suggests that the Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired may require additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its specialized student population. Further analysis with more comprehensive data would be needed to develop a more thorough understanding of the school's performance and identify potential areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 4-12

 1100 W 45th St
       Austin, TX  78756-3413


(512) 206-9167

District: Texas School For The Blind & Visually Impaired

SchoolDigger Rank:
1517th of 1,987 Texas Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  3.0 Help
Number of students:  127

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.3%
White:
37.8%
African American:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.2% Help


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Compare Details Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired ranks worse than 76.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.3%), White (37.8%), African American (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired:

SchoolDigger ranks Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired 1517th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

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Rank History for all middle school students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 0.46 1935th 1951 0.8%
2015 0.86 2006th 2043 1.8%
2017 3.53 2014th 2027 0.6%
2018 6.11 2032nd 2080 2.3%
2019 1.73 2183rd 2193 0.5%
2022 20.82 1915th 2254 15.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.79 941st 1597 41.1%
2019 16.26 1607th 1626 1.2%
2022 45.86 781st 1757 55.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.74 2003rd 2039 1.8%
2019 2.14 2071st 2073 0.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.20 2022nd 2030 0.4%
2019 1.87 2067th 2069 0.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.33 1872nd 1895 1.2%
2019 2.16 1929th 1935 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

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Rank History for all high school students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.32 842nd 1427 41.0%
2005 20.11 1259th 1429 11.9%
2007 18.94 1330th 1497 11.2%
2008 33.91 1213th 1510 19.7%
2010 58.66 790th 1568 49.6%
2011 26.59 1470th 1672 12.1%
2013 6.99 1553rd 1652 6.0%
2014 53.39 837th 1734 51.7%
2016 54.53 852nd 1762 51.6%
2017 9.56 1592nd 1777 10.4%
2018 9.61 1618th 1797 10.0%
2019 4.05 1765th 1857 5.0%
2021 5.06 1784th 1861 4.1%
2022 10.82 1692nd 1876 9.8%
2023 19.15 1608th 1961 18.0%
2024 25.18 1517th 1987 23.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.34 320th 1347 76.2%
2019 47.85 570th 1357 58.0%
2021 35.50 883rd 1382 36.1%
2022 68.80 235th 1418 83.4%
2023 71.82 223rd 1478 84.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.21 1634th 1794 8.9%
2019 7.28 1713th 1818 5.8%
2021 7.18 1764th 1848 4.5%
2022 6.92 1749th 1847 5.3%
2023 10.74 1718th 1897 9.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.50 1652nd 1781 7.2%
2019 4.65 1712th 1798 4.8%
2022 10.79 1651st 1841 10.3%
2023 4.42 1787th 1891 5.5%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.93 1784th 1784 0.0%
2019 7.11 1781st 1810 1.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.77 1788th 1824 2.0%
2022 15.93 1585th 1853 14.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.96 1599th 1714 6.7%
2022 55.37 617th 1762 65.0%
2023 10.82 1632nd 1820 10.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.61 1426th 1526 6.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2005 67 25 3 40 1 n/a n/a 0 136
2006 66 23 4 36 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2007 56 16 3 27 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2008 69 22 4 42 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2009 69 24 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2010 71 20 4 34 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2011 76 25 5 36 0 1 0 0 143
2012 68 31 2 47 0 1 0 0 149
2013 73 24 3 52 0 0 1 0 153
2014 65 22 3 57 1 0 0 0 148
2015 62 19 2 63 0 0 0 0 146
2016 61 22 4 63 1 0 2 0 153
2017 57 19 4 54 1 0 1 0 136
2018 54 21 2 47 0 0 3 0 127
2019 53 21 6 50 1 0 0 0 131
2020 51 22 4 49 0 0 1 0 127
2021 48 25 4 48 0 0 1 0 126
2022 45 26 4 49 0 0 1 0 125
2023 48 19 1 55 0 1 3 0 127

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2005 136 45.1 3.0 84.6
2006 129 n/a n/a 89.1
2007 102 n/a n/a 92.2
2008 137 n/a n/a 96.4
2009 133 n/a n/a 91.7
2010 129 n/a n/a 94.6
2011 143 n/a n/a 93.7
2012 149 n/a n/a 94
2013 153 n/a n/a 85.6
2014 148 n/a n/a 90.5
2015 146 n/a n/a 93.8
2016 153 n/a n/a 69.3
2017 136 n/a n/a 76.5
2018 127 n/a n/a 90.6
2019 131 n/a n/a 80.9
2020 127 n/a n/a 92.9
2021 126 n/a n/a 76.2
2022 125 n/a n/a 86.4
2023 127 n/a n/a 77.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2005 136 45.1 3.0 84.6
2006 129 n/a n/a 89.1
2007 102 n/a n/a 92.2
2008 137 n/a n/a 96.4
2009 133 n/a n/a 91.7
2010 129 n/a n/a 94.6
2011 143 n/a n/a 93.7
2012 149 n/a n/a 94
2013 153 n/a n/a 85.6
2014 148 n/a n/a 90.5
2015 146 n/a n/a 93.8
2016 153 n/a n/a 69.3
2017 136 n/a n/a 76.5
2018 127 n/a n/a 90.6
2019 131 n/a n/a 80.9
2020 127 n/a n/a 92.9
2021 126 n/a n/a 76.2
2022 125 n/a n/a 86.4
2023 127 n/a n/a 77.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2183rd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1915th of 2254 Middle schools
 14.6%
Ranks 1765th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1608th of 1961 High schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas School For The Blind & Visually Impaired)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5538
 17%
8th Grade Science (Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired)040
 40%
   8th Grade Science (Texas School For The Blind & Visually Impaired)040
 40%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4943
 6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired)00
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas School For The Blind & Visually Impaired)00
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3529
 6%
End of Course Biology (Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired)1750
 33%
   End of Course Biology (Texas School For The Blind & Visually Impaired)1750
 33%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired)020
 20%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas School For The Blind & Visually Impaired)020
 20%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4948
 1%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired)1533
 18%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas School For The Blind & Visually Impaired)1533
 18%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5157
 6%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired)2540
 15%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas School For The Blind & Visually Impaired)2540
 15%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students131127
 3.1%
African American2119
 9.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic5055
 10%
Pacific Islander01
White5348
 9.4%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.9%77.2%
 3.8%


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Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired ranks in the bottom 23.7% of Texas alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 127 students attended Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired.

Students at Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired are 43% Hispanic, 38% White, 15% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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