Jim Plyler Instructional Complex serves 100 students in grades 2-12.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
64%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jim Plyler Instructional Complex?
100 students attend Jim Plyler Instructional Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Jim Plyler Instructional Complex students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are White.
What grades does Jim Plyler Instructional Complex offer ?
Jim Plyler Instructional Complex offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Jim Plyler Instructional Complex part of?
Jim Plyler Instructional Complex is part of Tyler Independent School District.
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