CUMBERLAND ACADEMY UPPER EL

elem.cumberlandacademy.com/

Charter School 352 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

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.

352

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CUMBERLAND ACADEMY UPPER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	107
Black	69
Asian	12
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
152 (43.2 %)
Hispanic
107 (30.4 %)
Black
69 (19.6 %)
Asian
12 (3.4 %)
Two or More
11 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 4 119

Grade 5 113

Grade 6 120