Ut Tyler University Academy, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Ut Tyler University Academy

UT Tyler University Academy is a small district spanning Smith County with three school locations: one each in Tyler, Longview, and Palestine. It serves kindergarten through twelfth grade with an enrollment spread fairly evenly across grades, though the high school grades show some taper in numbers.

The district's academic profile shows strength in English language arts, where proficiency runs solidly across the tested grades. In grades six through eight, reading proficiency is consistently strong. By eighth grade, reading proficiency reaches a high level. Math results show more uneven ground. Third and fifth graders meet grade-level standards at a solid rate, but fourth graders show noticeably lower proficiency in math, a pattern a parent may want to look into further with the school to understand what support is available at that transition point. Seventh grade math proficiency rises again. Science testing is available only for grades five and eight; fifth-grade science proficiency falls well below the other subjects, while eighth-grade science proficiency rebounds to a higher level. A parent whose child is heading into fifth grade might want to ask the school about science instruction at that level. Social studies was tested only in eighth grade and shows proficiency near the midpoint.

The composition of the district is predominantly white, with a substantial share of Hispanic students and a meaningful Asian enrollment. Black students make up a smaller share. The enrollment is small enough that enrollment counts by demographic category can shift year to year based on individual student movement. Free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility data and special education enrollment figures were not available in the records reviewed.

When placed against the other districts in Smith County, UT Tyler University Academy ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. It also ranks in the top quartile for chronic absenteeism, with attendance significantly better than the county median. Per-pupil spending sits in the middle range of county districts, slightly below the median.

A graduation rate for the district was not available in the data reviewed; this metric may reflect the fact that this is a newer or alternative pathway school, or data for this measure may not yet be reported to the state. A parent seeking information about high school completion outcomes should contact the district directly to learn how the school tracks and reports student progression through the secondary grades.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,016

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 22%

Black 7%

White 61%

Asian 4%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

43%

69%

Gr 4

61%

58%

Gr 5

66%

67%

Gr 6

70%

82%

Gr 7

68%

89%

Gr 8

82%

98%

Math

Gr 3

36%

63%

Gr 4

42%

38%

Gr 5

53%

52%

Gr 6

39%

56%

Gr 7

59%

70%

Science

Gr 5

32%

40%

Gr 8

65%

84%

Social studies

Gr 8

39%

53%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

28%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

62%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

52%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

23%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

63%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

16%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

37%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

16%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY AT TYLER

UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY AT LONGVIEW

UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY AT PALESTINE

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

51%

Grade 3

39%

Grade 4

52%

Grade 5

51%

Grade 6

66%

Grade 7

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

57%

Grade 3

59%

Grade 4

66%

Grade 5

79%

Grade 6

80%

Grade 7

92%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

37%

Grade 5

77%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

48%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.