Excellent
#181 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 2% in state
The Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Cumberland Academy · Tyler, TX
A Cumberland Academy charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
6720 OAK HILL BLVD, Tyler, TX 75703
- Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Leadership Academy score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Leadership Academy 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgemark Center for LearningPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 1–12 | 0.2 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Dr Bryan C Jack ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| King's Academy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Rice ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 647 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #1 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.
The Leadership Academy is listed in CUMBERLAND ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Tyler, TX, part of Cumberland Academy, serving approximately 293 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Leadership Academy
What grades does The Leadership Academy serve?
The Leadership Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Leadership Academy?
The Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Leadership Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Leadership Academy rank in TX?
The Leadership Academy ranks #181 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is The Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 The Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Leadership Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is The Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, The Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, The Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Leadership Academy?
23.9% of students at The Leadership Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (903) 561-1002
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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