Summary:
Zip code 75705 is home to two schools serving 854 students, offering a unique educational landscape with a high-performing university-model academy and a traditional elementary school facing significant challenges.
The standout school in this area is Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview, part of the Ut Tyler University Academy district. This K-12 alternative school is an academic powerhouse, boasting a perfect 100% graduation rate and exceptional End-of-Course exam scores—100% proficiency in English II Reading and 92.59% in Algebra I, far exceeding state averages. In contrast, Jackson Elementary, part of the Chapel Hill Independent School District (Isd), serves grades PK-3 and struggles with academic performance. Despite spending more per student ($11,877 vs. $8,532) and having a lower student-teacher ratio (13.3:1 vs. 17.4:1), Jackson Elementary’s 3rd-grade math proficiency is just 31.08% compared to Ut Tyler Academy’s 68.75%, highlighting the impact of its 89.95% free/reduced lunch rate.
A key takeaway is the structural advantage of Ut Tyler Academy, which offers a seamless K-12 pathway, while Jackson Elementary students must transition to a different school after 3rd grade. Additionally, a significant disparity exists at Jackson Elementary between English and Spanish STAAR Reading scores, with Spanish test takers achieving only 4.76% proficiency versus 50.94% in English, indicating a critical need for improved support for English Language Learners. This zip code presents a clear choice: a university-affiliated academy delivering top-tier results or a traditional elementary school requiring substantial intervention to overcome economic and linguistic hurdles.
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