Top Rankings
Cumberland Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,047 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 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
2,047 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cumberland Academy School District, which is ranked #761 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#763 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
28%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
19%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
44%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,196 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,683 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,196
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$9,683
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cumberland Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6720 Oak Hill Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Shiloh Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1381
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1381
Gr: 3-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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) 405-1399
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1399
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1340 Shiloh Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1318
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1318
Gr: PK-2 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Academy Middle School
Charter School
2448 Roy Rd
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 385-3558
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 385-3558
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cumberland Academy School District?
Cumberland Academy School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,047 students.
What is the rank of Cumberland Academy School District?
Cumberland Academy School District is ranked #761 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland Academy School District?
44% of Cumberland Academy School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cumberland Academy School District?
Cumberland Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, 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 $9,683 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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