Serving 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
86 students
Showing 2006–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Showing 2006–2025. View full 26-year historical data
American Indian
(13-14)1%
n/a
Asian
(13-14)2%
4%
Hispanic
(13-14)29%
52%
Showing 2002–2014. View full 15-year historical data
Black
(13-14)28%
13%
Showing 2002–2014. View full 15-year historical data
White
(13-14)35%
29%
Showing 2002–2014. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
(13-14)5%
2%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
16%
6%
Showing 2005–2017. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- The Boshears Center is a self-contained program that offers special education services to students ages 3-21, and is part of the continuum of services provided by Tyler ISD. Students attend the Boshears Center because of the severity of their disabilities and the support necessary to meet their individual needs, as determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs?
The graduation rate of Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs?
86 students attend Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs?
Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs offer ?
Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs part of?
Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs is part of Tyler Independent School District.
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