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Cumberland Academy Lower EL
Elementary School · Cumberland Academy · Tyler, TX
A charter elementary school in Tyler, TX where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1340 SHILOH RD, Tyler, TX 75703
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cumberland Academy Lower EL score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cumberland Academy Lower EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,305/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tyler), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,347
Median home value
$310,500
Median rent
$1,262/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Oak Tree AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.3 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Woods ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 785 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cumberland Academy
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cumberland Academy Lower EL is listed in CUMBERLAND ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cumberland Academy Lower EL
Cumberland Academy Lower EL is a public elementary school in Tyler, TX, part of Cumberland Academy, serving approximately 432 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,218 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cumberland Academy Lower EL
What grades does Cumberland Academy Lower EL serve?
Cumberland Academy Lower EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Cumberland Academy Lower EL?
Cumberland Academy Lower EL has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy Lower EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy Lower EL is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cumberland Academy Lower EL rank in TX?
Cumberland Academy Lower EL ranks #8,218 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cumberland Academy Lower EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Cumberland Academy Lower EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cumberland Academy Lower EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cumberland Academy Lower EL has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cumberland Academy Lower EL a charter school?
Yes, Cumberland Academy Lower EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cumberland Academy Lower EL a Title I school?
No, Cumberland Academy Lower EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cumberland Academy Lower EL?
64.8% of students at Cumberland Academy Lower EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (903) 405-1318
- Area population (ZIP 75703)
- 44,912
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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