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#1604 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 19% in state

Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler

School · Ut Tyler University Academy · Tyler, TX

A charter school in Tyler, TX where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Tyler, TX 75799

  • Math 48% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$10,883
Chronic Absenteeism11.2%

Students at Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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).

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 Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Grace Community SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–121.1 mi907Compare →
Founders Classical Academy-tylerCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–122.5 mi544Compare →
Good Shepherd SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–124.0 mi140Compare →
King's Academy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–124.8 mi198Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Ut Tyler University Academy

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 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 Tyler is listed in UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler

Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler is a public school in Tyler, TX, part of Ut Tyler University Academy, serving approximately 392 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,604 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler

What grades does Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler serve?

Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler?

Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler?

The student-teacher ratio at Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler is 13.5:1. 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 Tyler rank in TX?

Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler ranks #1,604 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler's MySchoolScout rating?

Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler a charter school?

Yes, Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler 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 Tyler a Title I school?

No, Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Smith County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.2%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
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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