SPECIAL PROGRAMS CTR

SPECIAL PROGRAMS CTR is a Title I public school that is part of the HEREFORD ISD school district, located in HEREFORD, TX with about 320 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, SPECIAL PROGRAMS CTR has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Special Programs Center, located at 711 Park Ave in Hereford, Texas, is an extension of the Hereford Independent School District. As an alternative educational facility, the center is designed to provide specialized academic and behavioral support services to students who may benefit from a more focused or non-traditional learning environment. By operating under the umbrella of the district, the school aims to ensure that all students, regardless of their unique educational needs, have access to the resources and guidance required to remain on track toward graduation.

The center emphasizes a commitment to student success by offering targeted interventions and tailored instruction that might not be available in a standard classroom setting. Through its affiliation with Hereford ISD, the facility works to maintain the district’s academic standards while fostering an environment of accountability and personal growth. Parents and community members seeking more specific information regarding enrollment criteria, program offerings, or daily operations are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at http://www.herefordisd.net.

For more information, contact SPECIAL PROGRAMS CTR at (806) 363-7610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

711 PARK AVE
HEREFORD, TX 79045-4107
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS CTR is a public Title I school in HEREFORD, TX with about 320 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
HEREFORD ISD
Total Students:
320
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 320 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SPECIAL PROGRAMS CTR is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.7%
White
4.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.