A study of the educational status orientations of tenth grade Mexican-American and Anglo boys in economically depressed areas of Texas found that the 2 groups had similarly high educational goals. Detailed analysis of data revealed that Anglo boys had a tendency to express more frequently high educational goals as compared to their Mexican-American counterparts. However, more Anglo boys expressed a desire to quit school while more Mexican-American youth expressed a desire to do graduate work. Intensity of aspiration was slightly higher for the Mexican-American sample, as compared to the Anglo group. Anglo youth clearly had higher educational expectations than the Mexican-American youth studied, and were slightly more certain of realizing their anticipated statuses. It was suggested that colleges and universities reevaluate entrance requirements to include consideration of student desire to pursue a college education. A related document is RC 002 587. (DA)