Ume Preparatory Academy School District
School District · Dallas, Texas
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,567
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,567
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Evaluating Ume Preparatory Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ume Preparatory Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville
Duncanville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ume Preparatory Academy
Dallas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ume Mansfield EL
Mansfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#620 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,016
$3,952 vs Texas median
District size
1,567 students
Typical than Texas median
The short answer
Ume Preparatory Academy ranks #620 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Ume Preparatory Academy's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville (7.4/10), Ume Preparatory Academy (6.3/10), and Ume Mansfield EL (4.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ume Preparatory Academy schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ume Preparatory Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Ume Preparatory Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Ume Mansfield EL | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ume Preparatory Academy
Ume Preparatory Academy is a Dallas, Texas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,567 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. District-level spending was $9,016 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Ume Preparatory Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Ume Preparatory Academy students show an average math proficiency of 54.4% and ELA proficiency of 65.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ume Preparatory Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ume Preparatory Academy with test data.
Schools in Ume Preparatory Academy
4 schoolsElementary Schools3
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Dallas
- Total Enrollment
- 1,567
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- District spending per student
- $9,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ume Preparatory Academy?
Ume Preparatory Academy has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ume Preparatory Academy?
The average composite rating for Ume Preparatory Academy is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ume Preparatory Academy?
Ume Preparatory Academy's district-level spending was $9,016 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ume Preparatory Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ume Preparatory Academy is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ume Preparatory Academy?
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is the highest-rated school in Ume Preparatory Academy with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Ume Preparatory Academy?
Across schools in Ume Preparatory Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ume Preparatory Academy compare to other districts in Texas?
Ume Preparatory Academy has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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