Birdwell School

Summary:

Birdwell School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Tyler Independent School District (ISD) in Tyler, Texas. With a diverse student population that is over 90% Hispanic, Birdwell School has consistently performed exceptionally well academically, ranking among the top elementary schools in Texas.

Birdwell School significantly outperforms the Tyler ISD and state averages on STAAR tests across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 91.67% of 3rd graders at Birdwell School were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to just 45.91% for Tyler ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's Hispanic, English Language Learner, and economically disadvantaged student subgroups all perform at the top of the state. Birdwell School has steadily improved its statewide ranking over the past decade, rising from a 2-star to a 5-star school on the SchoolDigger rating system, and maintains a 0.0% dropout rate, far below the state average.

Despite its majority Hispanic student population, Birdwell School achieves high academic performance across all racial/ethnic subgroups, including White, African American, and Asian students. The school spends significantly more per student ($9,995 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, which may contribute to its strong outcomes. Birdwell School outperforms most other elementary schools in the Tyler ISD, including those with similar demographic profiles, such as Peete Elementary and Ramey Elementary, suggesting it employs effective instructional strategies not seen at other district schools.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 2010 Talley Ave
       Tyler, TX  75701


(903) 262-1870

District: Tyler Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
236th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,995 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  511

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.8%
White:
7.2%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.2% Help


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Compare Details Birdwell School ranks better than 95% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Tyler Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Birdwell School ranks better than 91.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.38. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.8%), White (7.2%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Birdwell School is 16.5. 13 elementary schools in the Tyler Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Birdwell School is $9,995, which is the 7th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Tyler Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Birdwell School:

SchoolDigger ranks Birdwell School 236th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Birdwell School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Birdwell School 198th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Birdwell School in the ranking list.)

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Tyler Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Tyler Independent School District (Isd) 501st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Birdwell School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.88 1541st 3465 55.5%
2005 48.84 2074th 3475 40.3%
2006 16.98 3244th 3476 6.7%
2007 33.26 2941st 3724 21.0%
2008 47.62 2309th 3768 38.7%
2009 55.85 1932nd 3884 50.3%
2010 40.31 2809th 3937 28.7%
2011 52.74 2247th 4095 45.1%
2012 76.72 805th 4206 80.9%
2013 62.20 1597th 4221 62.2%
2014 68.04 1306th 4260 69.3%
2015 55.47 2039th 4320 52.8%
2016 52.42 2184th 4286 49.0%
2017 52.12 1854th 4329 57.2%
2018 58.40 1559th 4359 64.2%
2019 53.76 1834th 4479 59.1%
2021 85.63 552nd 4578 87.9%
2022 85.86 523rd 4581 88.6%
2023 86.34 514th 4647 88.9%
2024 93.38 236th 4675 95.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.02 110th 3226 96.6%
2019 85.15 193rd 3333 94.2%
2021 95.42 71st 3446 97.9%
2022 90.18 129th 3487 96.3%
2023 86.75 208th 3556 94.2%
2024 88.56 257th 3638 92.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.38 1226th 3558 65.5%
2024 60.15 1254th 4261 70.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.93 957th 4264 77.6%
2019 66.03 1019th 4309 76.4%
2021 92.42 106th 4451 97.6%
2022 90.95 151st 4477 96.6%
2023 91.83 119th 4521 97.4%
2024 90.90 147th 4560 96.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.46 1404th 4306 67.4%
2019 57.24 1647th 4348 62.1%
2021 85.54 508th 4499 88.7%
2022 83.48 539th 4561 88.2%
2023 83.14 594th 4588 87.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.99 1197th 3106 61.5%
2019 53.64 1872nd 3184 41.2%
2021 76.32 586th 3006 80.5%
2022 72.02 627th 2958 78.8%
2023 62.61 1309th 2980 56.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.56 384th 4240 90.9%
2019 78.58 468th 4295 89.1%
2021 93.68 108th 4331 97.5%
2022 93.14 112th 4461 97.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.74 1755th 4319 59.4%
2019 49.95 2014th 4357 53.8%
2021 82.95 592nd 4498 86.8%
2022 83.83 558th 4563 87.8%
2023 83.17 588th 4585 87.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.97 1831st 2483 26.3%
2019 43.04 1420th 2515 43.5%
2021 73.42 356th 2444 85.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.40 645th 4168 84.5%
2019 65.77 1074th 4188 74.4%
2021 89.74 230th 4329 94.7%
2022 89.47 227th 4376 94.8%
2023 88.30 262nd 4401 94.0%
2024 92.64 134th 4431 97.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.37 1019th 3127 67.4%
2019 77.62 494th 3142 84.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Birdwell School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.29 730th 2330 68.7%
2024 87.38 198th 2361 91.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.82 309th 1643 81.2%
2023 68.78 327th 1720 81.0%
2024 84.02 160th 1760 90.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.16 641st 2220 71.1%
2023 75.83 311th 2251 86.2%
2024 82.68 166th 2224 92.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.49 944th 2221 57.5%
2023 61.01 724th 2241 67.7%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.69 305th 2182 86.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.72 862nd 2228 61.3%
2023 62.55 694th 2245 69.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Birdwell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.01 634th 2077 69.5%
2023 68.96 458th 2116 78.4%
2024 83.73 171st 2108 91.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Birdwell School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 219 136 1 13 n/a n/a n/a 0 369
1989 216 139 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1990 217 182 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1991 216 197 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1992 220 178 1 21 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1993 184 127 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1994 181 130 2 32 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 161 149 3 25 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1996 161 149 3 25 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1997 163 148 3 32 1 n/a n/a 0 347
1998 138 166 1 90 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1999 113 138 1 108 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2000 106 134 2 129 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2001 118 129 2 143 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 75 147 1 243 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2003 75 147 1 243 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2004 75 131 2 284 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2005 58 148 2 303 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2006 51 187 2 338 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2007 59 145 2 302 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2008 46 133 1 271 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2009 40 119 1 275 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2010 47 115 1 305 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2011 45 97 1 301 0 0 1 0 445
2012 41 89 1 332 0 0 1 0 464
2013 35 81 2 360 0 0 3 0 481
2014 38 95 2 367 0 0 1 0 503
2015 34 86 1 359 0 0 5 0 485
2016 44 93 1 368 0 0 7 0 513
2017 44 84 0 402 0 0 7 0 537
2018 41 92 0 408 0 0 4 0 545
2019 37 99 0 405 0 0 5 0 546
2020 53 83 0 405 0 0 6 0 547
2021 24 16 0 363 0 0 5 0 408
2022 22 7 0 406 0 0 6 0 441
2023 30 6 0 434 0 0 7 0 477
2024 37 8 0 459 1 0 6 0 511

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Birdwell School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
1989 372 n/a n/a n/a
1990 413 23.0 17.9 n/a
1991 429 22.8 18.8 n/a
1992 421 23.6 17.8 27.1
1993 337 22.0 15.3 38
1994 345 19.7 17.5 33.3
1995 339 20.5 16.5 33.3
1996 339 20.5 16.5 33.3
1997 347 19.3 18.0 35.4
1998 396 25.4 15.6 45.5
1999 361 27.9 12.9 47.6
2000 371 29.3 12.7 45.3
2001 392 29.7 13.2 49
2002 469 29.2 16.1 73.1
2003 469 29.2 16.1 73.1
2004 494 34.2 14.4 74.7
2005 514 37.3 13.8 75.3
2006 578 39.9 14.5 74.9
2007 509 38.8 13.1 73.3
2008 451 35.6 12.7 76.3
2009 436 37.5 11.6 83.5
2010 469 37.9 12.3 84.2
2011 445 36.8 12.0 89
2012 464 33.0 14.0 88.8
2013 481 36.3 13.2 90.4
2014 503 38.5 13.0 87.1
2015 485 35.0 13.8 86.4
2016 513 34.0 15.0 87.7
2017 537 36.0 14.9 81.9
2018 545 34.9 15.5 84.4
2019 546 35.2 15.4 88.5
2020 547 35.9 15.2 85.4
2021 408 27.3 14.9 84.1
2022 441 26.5 16.6 80.5
2023 477 30.6 15.5 76.9
2024 511 30.9 16.5 73.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Birdwell School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
1989 372 n/a n/a n/a
1990 413 23.0 17.9 n/a
1991 429 22.8 18.8 n/a
1992 421 23.6 17.8 27.1
1993 337 22.0 15.3 38
1994 345 19.7 17.5 33.3
1995 339 20.5 16.5 33.3
1996 339 20.5 16.5 33.3
1997 347 19.3 18.0 35.4
1998 396 25.4 15.6 45.5
1999 361 27.9 12.9 47.6
2000 371 29.3 12.7 45.3
2001 392 29.7 13.2 49
2002 469 29.2 16.1 73.1
2003 469 29.2 16.1 73.1
2004 494 34.2 14.4 74.7
2005 514 37.3 13.8 75.3
2006 578 39.9 14.5 74.9
2007 509 38.8 13.1 73.3
2008 451 35.6 12.7 76.3
2009 436 37.5 11.6 83.5
2010 469 37.9 12.3 84.2
2011 445 36.8 12.0 89
2012 464 33.0 14.0 88.8
2013 481 36.3 13.2 90.4
2014 503 38.5 13.0 87.1
2015 485 35.0 13.8 86.4
2016 513 34.0 15.0 87.7
2017 537 36.0 14.9 81.9
2018 545 34.9 15.5 84.4
2019 546 35.2 15.4 88.5
2020 547 35.9 15.2 85.4
2021 408 27.3 14.9 84.1
2022 441 26.5 16.6 80.5
2023 477 30.6 15.5 76.9
2024 511 30.9 16.5 73.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Birdwell School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,411 (16.5%) $7,130 (83.5%) $8,541
2020 $1,495 (17.6%) $7,008 (82.4%) $8,504
2021 $1,596 (16.0%) $8,399 (84.0%) $9,995

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Birdwell School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1834th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 514th of 4647 Elementary schools
 29.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Birdwell School)4589
 44%
   3rd Grade Reading (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))3445
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Birdwell School)5661
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))4142
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Birdwell School)6148
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Birdwell School)1892
 74%
   4th Grade Reading (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))3843
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Birdwell School)5192
 41%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))4348
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Birdwell School)4167
 26%
   4th Grade Reading (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))3552
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Birdwell School)5165
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))4554
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Birdwell School)6474
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))5745
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Birdwell School)4542
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students546477
 12.6%
African American996
 93.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic405434
 7.2%
Pacific Islander00
White3730
 18.9%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.5%76.9%
 11.5%


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Students at Birdwell School are 90% Hispanic, 7% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Yes. Birdwell School ranks in the top 5.0% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 511 students attended Birdwell School.


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