Texas School for the Blind
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 129 elementary, middle, and high school students from grades 2-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756
- Principal or Admin: Mr Miles Fain
- Fax: (512) 206-9453
- Website: www.tsbvi.edu
School Operational Details
- Special Education School
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 129
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 68 (52.7%)
- Females: 61 (47.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: - (-)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 122 (94.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 122 (94.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 20 | 15.5% |
| Asian | 4 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 26.4% |
| White | 71 | 55.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Grade | 3 | 2.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 5 | 3.9% |
| 4th Grade | 4 | 3.1% |
| 5th Grade | 7 | 5.4% |
| 6th Grade | 5 | 3.9% |
| 7th Grade | 10 | 7.8% |
| 8th Grade | 6 | 4.7% |
| 9th Grade | 14 | 10.9% |
| 10th Grade | 10 | 7.8% |
| 11th Grade | 14 | 10.9% |
| 12th Grade | 51 | 39.5% |
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Texas School for the Blind performed on average better than many other schools across the state on TAKS state exams in the following subjects:
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
TAKS - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 93.0% |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 80.0% | 90.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 80.0% | 91.0% |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 40.0% | 80.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 98.0% |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 95.0% |
Source: TX Department of Education 2009-2010
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