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#6578 of 8,552 schools in TX

Peete EL

Elementary School · Tyler ISD · Tyler, TX

A Tyler ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1511 BELLWOOD DR, Tyler, TX 75701

  • Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$11,184
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Peete EL score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Peete EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,305/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tyler), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,091

Median home value

$190,500

Median rent

$1,250/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Birdwell SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–81.0 mi511Compare →
Caldwell Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified9.0K–81.0 mi611Compare →
Jones ELEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–51.2 mi358Compare →
Good Shepherd SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–121.4 mi140Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Tyler ISD

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#22 of 25
District spending per student
$11,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Peete EL is listed in TYLER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Peete EL

Peete EL is a public elementary school in Tyler, TX, part of Tyler ISD, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,578 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Peete EL

What grades does Peete EL serve?

Peete EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Peete EL?

Peete EL has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peete EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Peete EL is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Peete EL rank in TX?

Peete EL ranks #6,578 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Peete EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Peete EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Peete EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Peete EL has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Peete EL a charter school?

No, Peete EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Peete EL a Title I school?

No, Peete EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peete EL?

98.8% of students at Peete EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
401
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Smith County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
Area population (ZIP 75701)
35,804
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
34.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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