Tyler Reporter

There were 35 Asian students enrolled in Ut Tyler University Academy School District in the 2021-22 school year, 10.3% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Ut Tyler University Academy School District welcomed 853 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 4.1% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Ut Tyler University Academy School District roughly covers schools within Smith County and has a main office in Tyler.

Among the three schools in Ut Tyler University Academy School District, UT Tyler University Academy at Palestine recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 15 students.

Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.

"The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students... dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools... gun violence, and mental health issues," claimed the Texas Almanac.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of Asian Students	Asian students %
2021-22	853	35	4.1
2020-21	827	39	4.7
2019-20	844	35	4.1