The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Math. The lowest is 64% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on T F Birmingham El
T F Birmingham Elementary is a public school serving pre-K through fourth grade in Wylie, located in the rapidly growing Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs. The school enrolls a student body that is diverse in race and ethnicity, with substantial representation across white, Hispanic, Black, and Asian student populations. About a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a working-class base alongside the broader middle-income community.
On state assessments administered in 2024-25, the school's results show proficiency that sits above the midpoint among the county's districts when measured overall. Third-grade math proficiency came in at a modest level, while fourth-grade math moved higher. In English language arts, third grade showed lower performance than math, while fourth grade pulled up closer to math levels. Across all tested content, the school's aggregate measure of students approaching, meeting, or mastering state standards sits at a solid level, with about half the student body reaching the highest mastery tier. These results are not a stand-out standout in the county set, but they place the school in the upper half of districts in Collin County when proficiency is averaged across grades and subjects. A parent may want to look closer at third-grade performance trends to understand whether the lower numbers there reflect grade-level variability or a broader pattern.
Wylie ISD itself is in sustained growth. In November 2023, voters approved a major infrastructure bond that includes three new schools, security upgrades, and expansion of career and technical education and pre-K. The district rolled out full-day pre-K for eligible three- and four-year-olds beginning in the 2024-25 school year, and new attendance zones took effect for the 2025-26 year, with a new elementary school opening in fall 2025 and additional intermediate and junior high schools opening in 2026. These changes reflect a district managing rapid enrollment growth while stabilizing school assignments and building out capacity.
The property tax rate has remained flat year-to-year, a point families typically note when considering affordability. Housing values in the Wylie area remain above state and national benchmarks, though they have declined modestly in recent months. Mortgage costs and rent are both substantial relative to household income, though rents have held steadier than home prices.
Wylie itself is a self-identified small town with distinct character, anchored in a walkable historic downtown along Ballard Avenue, but spreading outward through newer subdivisions and estates. The community blends older Craftsman and Victorian homes near downtown with new residential development, particularly around Lake Lavon. The city's economy rests on logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing, and it has grown steadily for over two decades. A compact park system with extensive trails and facilities supports outdoor recreation. Public transit options are limited; the nearest rail is in Plano, roughly a short drive away.
For families considering T F Birmingham, the school offers a neighborhood elementary experience in a district actively managing growth with new capacity coming online. The academic profile suggests solid baseline proficiency with some room to strengthen performance in early elementary grades. The fast-paced development of Wylie and the district's ongoing bond projects mean the school community itself will change as new schools open and families move in from the surrounding growth.
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