Summary:
Zip code 75704 is served by a single school, Dixie Elementary, a Pre-K through 5th grade campus within the Tyler Independent School District (ISD) that faces significant challenges, with 91.76% of its 619 students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and academic performance consistently ranking in the bottom 11th to 26th percentile of Texas schools over the last three years.
Dixie Elementary holds a 1-star overall rating and its proficiency rates on the English STAAR tests are well below both district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, only 36.11% of 3rd graders met reading standards compared to 51.08% statewide, and just 26.97% of 3rd graders met math standards versus 44.33% statewide. The school spends $9,922 per student and maintains a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio, but these resources have not translated into competitive academic outcomes.
An interesting finding is the inconsistent performance of the Spanish-language STAAR program. In the 2024-2025 school year, 5th graders taking the Spanish Reading test achieved a 52.94% proficiency rate—far exceeding the district (42.31%) and state (32.91%) averages—but this success dropped sharply to 13.33% the following year. While this volatility may stem from a small number of test-takers, it suggests a potential area of strength that warrants further investigation. Overall, Dixie Elementary is a high-needs school where targeted interventions are urgently needed to support its economically disadvantaged student body and reverse its declining academic trend.
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