The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in Math. The lowest is 43% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Chandler El
Chandler Elementary serves a small, early-grade student body spanning pre-K through third grade in a growing rural Texas town between Tyler and Athens. The school sits within Brownsboro ISD, a district that operates two schools in Chandler and has recently invested in facility upgrades and addressed funding pressures through voter action.
The student population is roughly three-quarters white, with Hispanic students making up a substantial minority. About seven in ten students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a figure well above national averages and reflecting the economic reality of the community. Demographic data on special education and English learner enrollment were not available.
On state assessment results, the school's proficiency rates in reading and math sit below the midpoint among Henderson County's districts. In third grade, roughly two in five students met or exceeded proficiency standards in both subjects. When viewing the broader "approaches standard" metric, which captures students on the pathway to proficiency, the rates climb significantly higher. This pattern suggests the school has substantial room to move students from foundational toward proficient performance. Only single-year data are available; trend data were not reported, so it is unclear whether performance is improving, stable, or declining. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, including asking about specific reading and math interventions for students below proficiency.
The school's grade band and small enrollment mean it has no high school graduation rate or secondary testing data. Those metrics do not apply here.
Chandler itself is experiencing steady residential growth, with national builders active in new neighborhoods and a mix of ranch-style homes on large lots, manufactured homes, and newer construction. The town's economic base is small, with local employment concentrated in healthcare and education; most residents commute to jobs in the Tyler and Athens medical centers or oil and gas work in the surrounding region. Housing values remain modest relative to state and national benchmarks. The town centers civic life around Winchester Park (which includes athletic fields, playgrounds, and a lake), River Park, McCain Park, and the community library.
At the district level, Brownsboro ISD voters approved a substantial bond in November 2022 that is now under construction, including a new fine arts auditorium, health science classrooms replacing portables, expanded career and technical education space, and track resurfacing. In November 2024, the district held a property tax rate election aimed at addressing a state funding gap and supporting teacher retention and class-size stability. These steps reflect a district working to modernize facilities and manage budget pressure in a low-wealth community. Families choosing Chandler Elementary would be placing their children in a school with documented achievement gaps requiring attention, within a district actively working to improve infrastructure and financial stability.
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