CUMBERLAND ACADEMY UPPER EL

elem.cumberlandacademy.com/

Charter School 392 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Cumberland Academy Middle, located on Shiloh Road in Tyler, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6–8. As part of the Cumberland Academy network, the school is designed to offer a rigorous academic environment that focuses on preparing students for high school success and beyond. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects while fostering a supportive community culture that encourages both character development and academic achievement.

The school is known for its structured approach to learning and its commitment to small-group instruction, which allows teachers to tailor their lessons to meet the diverse needs of their students. Beyond the classroom, Cumberland Academy Middle typically provides opportunities for extracurricular involvement, helping students develop well-rounded skills and interests. By maintaining a focus on high standards and a collaborative partnership with families, the school aims to create a consistent and effective educational pathway for middle schoolers in the Tyler area.

392

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CUMBERLAND ACADEMY UPPER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	125
Black	104
Asian	11
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
137 (34.9%)
Hispanic
125 (31.9%)
Black
104 (26.5%)
Two or More
14 (3.6%)
Asian
11 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CUMBERLAND ACADEMY
Phone:	(903)405-1381
Website:	http://elem.cumberlandacademy.com/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CUMBERLAND ACADEMY UPPER EL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	135
Grade 5	130

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CUMBERLAND ACADEMY UPPER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	50.8%
Male	193	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

CUMBERLAND ACADEMY LOWER EL

CUMBERLAND ACADEMY

Charter School 459 Students

1340 SHILOH RD
TYLER, TX 75703 (0.1 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd