Tyler ISD School District
School District · Tyler, Texas
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
25
17 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,184
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
25
17 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,184
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Tyler ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tyler ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Caldwell Arts Academy
Tyler · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Birdwell School
Tyler · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Woods EL
Tyler · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#465 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,184
$1,784 vs Texas median
District size
18,304 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Tyler ISD ranks #465 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Tyler ISD's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Caldwell Arts Academy (9.0/10), Birdwell School (8.6/10), and Woods EL (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 93% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Tyler ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tyler ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tyler ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caldwell Arts Academy | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Birdwell School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Woods EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Bonner EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Three Lakes Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Owens EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Bell EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Tyler ISD Early College H S | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Dr Bryan C Jack EL | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tyler ISD
Tyler ISD is a Tyler, Texas school district serving 25 schools. The district educates 18,304 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $11,184 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Tyler ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Caldwell Arts Academy, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Tyler ISD students show an average math proficiency of 57.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.9%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tyler ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tyler ISD with test data.
Schools in Tyler ISD
25 schools Elementary Schools 17
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Tyler
- Total Enrollment
- 18,304
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,238
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tyler ISD?
Tyler ISD has 25 schools in total — 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tyler ISD?
The average composite rating for Tyler ISD is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tyler ISD?
Tyler ISD spends $11,184 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tyler ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tyler ISD is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tyler ISD?
Caldwell Arts Academy is the highest-rated school in Tyler ISD with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Tyler ISD?
Across schools in Tyler ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tyler ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Tyler ISD has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 25 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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