Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6615 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
39%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School's ranking?
Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School is ranked #6615 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School?
432 students attend Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School?
Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School offer ?
Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School part of?
Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School is part of Cumberland Academy School District.
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