Summary:
Boys Ranch Independent School District (Isd) contains a single middle school, Blakemore Middle, serving grades 6-8 with only 39 students in a rural Texas setting. This extremely small enrollment creates a unique educational environment where individual student performance has an outsized impact on school-wide metrics, leading to dramatic year-over-year swings in state rankings.
Blakemore Middle has experienced remarkable ranking volatility, dropping from a 4-star rating (89th percentile) in 2023-2024 to a 1-star rating (16th percentile) in 2025-2026. The school spends an exceptionally high $42,768 per student and maintains an incredibly low student-teacher ratio of 4.4:1, yet academic results are inconsistent. The current 8th-grade class stands out as a strong cohort, outperforming state averages in Reading (65.22% proficient vs. 58.69% state) and Science, while 6th and 7th graders significantly lag behind, particularly in 6th Grade Math (16.67% proficient vs. 38.57% state) and 6th Grade Reading.
A standout achievement is the 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I End-of-Course exams, far exceeding the state average of 47.01%, though this likely reflects a small group of advanced 8th graders. The school maintains a 0% dropout rate. Parents should understand that the dramatic ranking swings are a natural consequence of the tiny student body—a single strong or weak cohort can completely change the school's profile. While resources are abundant, the inconsistent performance across grade levels suggests that the current younger students may need additional support to match the success of their older peers.
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