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Students at Tyler Legacy H S score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tyler Legacy H S 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$76,347
Median home value
$310,500
Median rent
$1,262/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Tk Gorman Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Lael Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| King's Academy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tyler ISD
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Tyler Legacy H S is listed in TYLER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tyler Legacy H S
Tyler Legacy H S is a public high school in Tyler, TX, part of Tyler ISD, serving approximately 2,647 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,469 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tyler Legacy H S
What grades does Tyler Legacy H S serve?
Tyler Legacy H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tyler Legacy H S?
Tyler Legacy H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyler Legacy H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyler Legacy H S is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tyler Legacy H S rank in TX?
Tyler Legacy H S ranks #4,469 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Tyler Legacy H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Tyler Legacy H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Tyler Legacy H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tyler Legacy H S has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tyler Legacy H S a charter school?
No, Tyler Legacy H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tyler Legacy H S a Title I school?
No, Tyler Legacy H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tyler Legacy H S?
56.6% of students at Tyler Legacy H S 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 187
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (903) 262-2625
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 75703)
- 44,912
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 75703; 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
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