Top Rankings
Cumberland Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,037 students in Cumberland Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Cumberland Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
2,037 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Cumberland Academy School District, which is ranked #806 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#801 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
81 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
545 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
53%
# Black Students
355 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
17%
13%
# White Students
969 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
48%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
190
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
172
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
157
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
144
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,873 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,424 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,873
$13,417
Spending / Student
$7,424
$14,148
Best Cumberland Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6720 Oak Hill Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Shiloh Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1381
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1381
Grades: 4-6
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Cumberland High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Paluxy Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 630-7670
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 630-7670
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1340 Shiloh Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1318
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1318
Grades: PK-3
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Academy Middle School
Charter School
2448 Roy Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1318
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1318
Grades: 7-8
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cumberland Academy School District?
Cumberland Academy School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,037 students.
What is the rank of Cumberland Academy School District?
Cumberland Academy School District is ranked #806 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland Academy School District?
48% of Cumberland Academy School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cumberland Academy School District?
Cumberland Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cumberland Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,424 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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