Boys Ranch Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Boys Ranch Isd

Boys Ranch ISD is a special-purpose school district in Oldham County that operates as part of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, a residential childcare facility. In 2021, the Texas State Board of Education formally recognized this structure through a new administrative rule, establishing the district as distinct from conventional ISDs. The district is funded through a combination of state and federal education dollars plus annual contributions from Cal Farley's, rather than through a traditional local property tax base.

The district serves kindergarten through grade 12, with small enrollment across its schools: Mimi Farley Elementary, Blakemore Middle, and Boys Ranch High School. The student population reflects the residential setting and its mission; the enrollment is small and stable, with a racial composition of roughly equal shares of white and Hispanic students, alongside smaller populations of Black students and other groups.

On state testing, Boys Ranch ISD's proficiency results are mixed across subjects and grade levels. In math, fourth and fifth graders show roughly half meeting or exceeding proficiency standards, while sixth grade dips below that and eighth grade sits at similar modest levels. Seventh grade math performs stronger. English language arts results tend to be more consistent, with grades four and five at about two-thirds proficiency, sixth grade at roughly one-third, and seventh and eighth grades at around 60 percent or higher. Science proficiency in fifth grade is lower, but eighth grade shows stronger results. Social studies in eighth grade sits at about half. The data points to unevenness by grade and subject; a parent may want to explore with the school what instructional approaches differ across grades and what targeted support is available.

Across all tested subjects, the district's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Oldham County's three districts. The district also reports notably low chronic absenteeism relative to its county peers, in the top quartile. Per-pupil spending is significantly higher than the county median, reflecting the residential support model.

The enrollment in kindergarten through third grade is very small, making state testing results for those grades unreliable in some cases; grade three results were not reported due to the tiny cohort size. Testing data availability reflects these small numbers.

The district's structure as a special-purpose ISD means it operates under different governance rules than a typical Texas school district, with specific provisions of the Texas Education Code waived. This reflects its role within Cal Farley's larger residential mission. For families considering this district, the setting and operational model are defining features: it serves students living on the Boys Ranch campus in a structured residential environment, not a traditional community-based school district. This is a meaningful structural reality for understanding what the district is and whom it serves.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

153

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 21%

Black 14%

White 61%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 4

—

60%

Gr 6

67%

Gr 7

56%

67%

Gr 8

62%

—

Math

Gr 4

—

60%

Gr 6

50%

Gr 7

56%

67%

Gr 8

40%

—

Science

Gr 8

62%

—

Social studies

Gr 8

38%

—

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

52%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

39%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

40%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

10%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

75%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

76%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

29%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

MIMI FARLEY EL

BOYS RANCH H S

BLAKEMORE MIDDLE

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

50%

Grade 4

50%

Grade 5

25%

Grade 6

60%

Grade 7

36%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

67%

Grade 4

67%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 6

60%

Grade 7

69%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

33%

Grade 5

69%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

50%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.