Needs Improvement
#8011 of 8,552 schools in TX
Cumberland Academy Upper EL
Elementary School · Cumberland Academy · Tyler, TX
A charter elementary school in Tyler, TX where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1040 SHILOH RD, Tyler, TX 75703
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Cumberland Academy Upper EL score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 12-year record (2013–2024).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cumberland Academy Upper 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
Powered by
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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Woods ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 785 | Compare → |
| Tyler Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 1.9 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Grace Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 907 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cumberland Academy
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 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 Upper EL is listed in CUMBERLAND ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cumberland Academy Upper EL
Cumberland Academy Upper EL is a public elementary school in Tyler, TX, part of Cumberland Academy, serving approximately 390 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,011 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cumberland Academy Upper EL
What grades does Cumberland Academy Upper EL serve?
Cumberland Academy Upper EL serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Cumberland Academy Upper EL?
Cumberland Academy Upper EL has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy Upper EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy Upper EL is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cumberland Academy Upper EL rank in TX?
Cumberland Academy Upper EL ranks #8,011 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cumberland Academy Upper EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Cumberland Academy Upper EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Upper EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cumberland Academy Upper EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Cumberland Academy Upper EL a charter school?
Yes, Cumberland Academy Upper 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 Upper EL a Title I school?
No, Cumberland Academy Upper EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cumberland Academy Upper EL?
60.3% of students at Cumberland Academy Upper 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (903) 405-1381
- 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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in Texas 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Austin, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Dallas, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Fort Worth, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.