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#2463 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 29% in state

Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Elementary School · Ume Preparatory Academy · Duncanville, TX

A charter elementary school in Duncanville, TX where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

415 N CEDAR RIDGE DR, Duncanville, TX 75116

  • Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$9,016
Chronic Absenteeism13%

Students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 8 years
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

* 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 score

Free/reduced lunch

48.6%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 12Minimal Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,589/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duncanville), 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

$60,835

Median home value

$220,100

Median rent

$1,400/mo

College educated

16.8%

Homeownership

59.4%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
William Lee Hastings ELEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–40.5 mi490Compare →
James R Bilhartz JR ELEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–40.6 mi500Compare →
Clint Q Smith ELEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–41.1 mi335Compare →
First Methodist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.1 mi8Compare →

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.

Ume Preparatory Academy

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 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 - Duncanville is listed in UME PREPARATORY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is a public elementary school in Duncanville, TX, part of Ume Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,463 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

What grades does Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville serve?

Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?

Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?

The student-teacher ratio at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is 16.9:1. 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 - Duncanville rank in TX?

Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville ranks #2,463 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville's MySchoolScout rating?

Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville a charter school?

Yes, Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville 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 - Duncanville a Title I school?

No, Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?

48.6% of students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville 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
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.0%
Area population (ZIP 75116)
19,780
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
35.6
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 75116; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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