Below Average
#6592 of 8,552 schools in TX
Cumberland H S
High School · Cumberland Academy · Tyler, TX
A charter high school in Tyler, TX where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7200 PALUXY DR, Tyler, TX 75703
- Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cumberland H S score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cumberland H S 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy-tylerCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| King's Academy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Tyler Legacy H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 2,647 | Compare → |
| Bishop Tk Gorman Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 6–12 | 2.4 mi | 219 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #3 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 H S is listed in CUMBERLAND ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cumberland H S
Cumberland H S is a public high school in Tyler, TX, part of Cumberland Academy, serving approximately 551 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,592 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cumberland H S
What grades does Cumberland H S serve?
Cumberland H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cumberland H S?
Cumberland H S has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland H S is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cumberland H S rank in TX?
Cumberland H S ranks #6,592 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cumberland H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Cumberland H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cumberland H S has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Cumberland H S a charter school?
Yes, Cumberland H S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cumberland H S a Title I school?
No, Cumberland H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cumberland H S?
53.4% of students at Cumberland H S 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (903) 405-1399
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 75703)
- 44,912
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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