Cumberland Academy, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Cumberland Academy

Cumberland Academy is a small, multi-grade district in Smith County, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across five schools: two elementary buildings, a middle school, a high school, and a separate Leadership Academy. The district enrolls a student population that is diverse in racial and ethnic composition, with substantial representation from White, Hispanic, and Black students, and a smaller but meaningful share of Asian students.

The academic picture here shows considerable weakness across the board, particularly in mathematics. In elementary grades, math proficiency ranges from low to moderate, with third graders showing proficiency at the lowest levels and fourth graders performing somewhat better. By middle school, proficiency in math drops further, and this pattern holds through eighth grade. English language arts shows more consistency and slightly higher performance overall, with upper elementary and middle grades showing stronger results than lower elementary and third grade. Science proficiency is especially concerning in fifth grade, where fewer than one in five students are meeting the state standard, though eighth grade science improves substantially. Social studies proficiency in eighth grade sits in the bottom range across the district's tested grades.

The overall proficiency index across all tested subjects places Cumberland Academy in the bottom quartile among Smith County's eight districts. The district sits in the lower range for per-pupil spending compared to neighboring districts, which may be relevant context for resource allocation. Chronic absenteeism is below the midpoint among county districts but remains a factor to watch; the rate suggests that about one in five students have significant attendance issues.

The district does not report a graduation rate, which typically indicates either that most or all of its high school enrollment is recent, or that the four-year cohort graduation rate may not be publicly available for this entity. Free-or-reduced-price lunch rates and special population data (special education and English learner counts) are not reported here, so a reader cannot determine what share of the student body qualifies for subsidized meals or receives English learner services.

Parents considering Cumberland Academy should understand that this is a district facing substantial academic challenges, especially in mathematics and science. The lower spending levels relative to neighboring districts may compound these challenges. The district's size is manageable, and the school configuration allows for some separation of grade bands, which can support school climate and student attention. A parent may want to look further into what improvement efforts are underway, what support services exist for struggling students, and whether curriculum and instructional practices are being actively reviewed and adjusted in response to these proficiency gaps.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,035

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 28%

Black 18%

White 46%

Asian 4%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

20%

48%

Gr 4

28%

42%

Gr 5

40%

48%

Gr 6

51%

46%

Gr 7

48%

57%

Gr 8

45%

53%

Math

Gr 3

14%

30%

Gr 4

18%

41%

Gr 5

14%

29%

Gr 6

23%

30%

Gr 7

30%

25%

Gr 8

20%

23%

Science

Gr 5

10%

12%

Gr 8

35%

36%

Social studies

Gr 8

33%

25%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

40%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

23%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

24%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

34%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

58%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

42%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

43%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

23%

—

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

CUMBERLAND ACADEMY LOWER EL

CUMBERLAND ACADEMY UPPER EL

CUMBERLAND H S

THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

CUMBERLAND ACADEMY MIDDLE

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

25%

Grade 3

34%

Grade 4

25%

Grade 5

28%

Grade 6

26%

Grade 7

22%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

39%

Grade 3

38%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 6

55%

Grade 7

51%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

11%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

27%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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