Summary:
The 75704 zip code area has only one school, Dixie Elementary, a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 616 students. Dixie Elementary's student population is predominantly Hispanic (56.49%) and African American (28.08%), and the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 92.53% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Dixie Elementary struggles, with consistently low performance on STAAR tests across various subjects and grade levels, falling well below the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades at Dixie Elementary was 31.67%, 32.94%, and 31.03%, respectively, compared to the Tyler Independent School District (Isd) averages of 45.91%, 46.94%, and 52.15%. Similarly, in STAAR Mathematics, Dixie Elementary's proficiency rates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades were 25.64%, 30.3%, and 25.81%, respectively, compared to the district averages of 37.16%, 42.77%, and 43.05%.
Dixie Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and consistently low academic performance suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the challenges faced by this school and ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to high-quality educational opportunities.
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