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Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler vs. Birdwell School

Should you attend Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler or Birdwell School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Birdwell School
2010 Talley Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Birdwell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Birdwell School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-8
Total Students
392 students
511 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Birdwell School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Birdwell School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Birdwell School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ut Tyler University Academy School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Birdwell School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tyler Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1322 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#1615 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Birdwell School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in TX)
70%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ut Tyler University Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birdwell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ut Tyler University Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birdwell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ut Tyler University Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birdwell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler with the average graduation rate observed in the Ut Tyler University Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler by grade.
This chart displays the students of Birdwell School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
55
Kindergarten Students
37
86
Grade 1 Students
38
68
Grade 2 Students
30
62
Grade 3 Students
41
53
Grade 4 Students
43
49
Grade 5 Students
44
47
Grade 6 Students
25
45
Grade 7 Students
22
30
Grade 8 Students
24
16
Grade 9 Students
24
-
Grade 10 Students
24
-
Grade 11 Students
21
-
Grade 12 Students
19
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ut Tyler University Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Birdwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2000-01 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ut Tyler University Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Birdwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ut Tyler University Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Birdwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ut Tyler University Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Birdwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ut Tyler University Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Birdwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ut Tyler University Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Birdwell School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ut Tyler University Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Birdwell School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ut Tyler University Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Birdwell School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
n/a
4
Sports
Cross CountrySoccer
SwimmingTennis
 
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