Excellent
#972 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 11% in state
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine
School · Ut Tyler University Academy · Tyler, TX
A charter school in Tyler, TX where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Tyler, TX 75799
- Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Tyler University Academy at LongviewCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | Not available | 391 | Compare → |
| Ut Tyler University Academy at TylerCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | Not available | 392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ut Tyler University Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine is listed in UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine is a public school in Tyler, TX, part of Ut Tyler University Academy, serving approximately 233 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine
What grades does Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine serve?
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine?
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine?
The student-teacher ratio at Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine rank in TX?
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine ranks #972 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine's MySchoolScout rating?
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine a charter school?
Yes, Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine a Title I school?
No, Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (903) 727-2326
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
Official sources & links
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.
- 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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