Tyler Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 18,328 students in Tyler Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Tyler Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Tyler Independent School District, which is ranked #637 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
51 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
245 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8,761 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
53%
# Black Students
4,729 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
26%
13%
# White Students
3,941 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
22%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
594 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
799
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
1,337
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,481
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,359
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,448
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,349
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,335
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,311
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,328
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,328
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,561
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,346
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,205
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,141
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,775 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,615 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Tyler Independent School District?
Tyler Independent School District manages 25 public schools serving 18,328 students.
What is the rank of Tyler Independent School District?
Tyler Independent School District is ranked #637 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tyler Independent School District?
48% of Tyler Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tyler Independent School District?
Tyler Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Tyler Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,615 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 25 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 18,328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
