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Ume Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Ume Preparatory Academy · Dallas, TX
A charter elementary school in Dallas, TX serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
3838 SPUR 408, Dallas, TX 75236
- Math 46% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Ume Preparatory Academy score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ume Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), 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
$49,077
Median home value
$237,900
Median rent
$1,312/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
29.5%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignite Community School - Mountain CreekCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| James R Bilhartz JR ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–4 | 2.1 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| La Academia De EstrellasCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Life School Mountain CreekCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 348 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ume Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $9,016NCES 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.
Ume Preparatory Academy is listed in UME PREPARATORY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ume Preparatory Academy
Ume Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Ume Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 541 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,347 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ume Preparatory Academy
What grades does Ume Preparatory Academy serve?
Ume Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ume Preparatory Academy?
Ume Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ume Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ume Preparatory Academy is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ume Preparatory Academy rank in TX?
Ume Preparatory Academy ranks #4,347 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ume Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ume Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Ume Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ume Preparatory Academy has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Ume Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Ume Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ume Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Ume Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ume Preparatory Academy?
49.2% of students at Ume Preparatory 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 541
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (214) 445-6243
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 75236)
- 19,522
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 75236; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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