Serving 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd's student population of 93 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
26%
14%
White
50%
62%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd?
The graduation rate of In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd is 50%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd?
93 students attend In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd students are White, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd?
In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd offer ?
In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd part of?
In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd is part of In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd School District.
In what neighborhood is In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd located?
In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd is located in the Meridian Hills And Williams Creek neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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![[Wikipedia] Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RA9XUd9tqDs/0.jpg "Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, or ISBVI, established in 1847 as the Indiana School for the Blind is a residential school for Indiana youth that are blind or have low vision in Indianapolis, USA. The school added the \"and Visually Impaired\" to its name in 2007 and continues to use it today, despite \"students who are blind or have low vision\" being the currently accepted term. Students are able to attend the school from pre-school to high school, up to age 22. The current student population is estimated between 150 and 175 students; there are also an equal number of educators, maintenance, outreach, administrators and residential staff. The current superintendent of ISBVI, James Durst, does not actually hold valid Indiana licensure to be a superintendent and is therefore officially the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the school instead. The Lions Clubs of Indiana support the institution as one of their state projects through monetary donations and volunteerism. ISBVI has a youth Lions Club called the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Leo Club. Their colors are green and white. Their mascot is the rocket. They play sports as swimming, cheerleading, forensics, wrestling, goalball, track and field.")
