Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired vs. Soar Center
Should I attend Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired or Soar Center? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Soar Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 125 students in grades 3-12, Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Soar Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
3-12
PK-12
Total Students
125 students
212 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
65% | 35%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
(04-05 School Year Data)
(04-05 School Year Data)
1 teacher
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1856 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
-
23
Grade 1 Students
-
38
Grade 2 Students
-
17
Grade 3 Students
1
16
Grade 4 Students
3
11
Grade 5 Students
4
12
Grade 6 Students
5
2
Grade 7 Students
4
5
Grade 8 Students
6
4
Grade 9 Students
9
12
Grade 10 Students
18
12
Grade 11 Students
15
12
Grade 12 Students
60
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
39%
35%
% Black
21%
17%
% White
36%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
n/a
