Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peete Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peete Elementary serves the eastern part of Tyler, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peete Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Successful Student Outcomes
School Rankings
Peete Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peete Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5689 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
48%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
3%
6%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peete Elementary School's ranking?
Peete Elementary School is ranked #5689 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Peete Elementary School often compared to?
Peete Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griffin Elementary School, Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Peete Elementary School?
385 students attend Peete Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Peete Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 4% 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 Peete Elementary School?
Peete Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peete Elementary School offer ?
Peete Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peete Elementary School part of?
Peete Elementary School is part of Tyler Independent School District.
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