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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,035 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,035 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cumberland Academy School District, which is ranked #803 of all 1,196 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
0.69
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
28%
53%
% Black
18%
13%
% White
45%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,884 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,431 is less than the state median of $14,116. 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
$10,884
$13,387
Spending / Student
$7,431
$14,116
Best Cumberland Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 293 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: 3-5
| 390 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) 405-1399
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1399
Grades: 9-12
| 551 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-2
| 432 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cumberland Academy School District?
Cumberland Academy School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,035 students.
What is the rank of Cumberland Academy School District?
Cumberland Academy School District is ranked #803 out of 1,196 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?
45% of Cumberland Academy School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% 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 $7,431 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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