Enrollment
361
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tyler, TX
Cumberland Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480003414085Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Academy Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Academy Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Academy Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
District: Cumberland Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480003414085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cumberland Academy Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cumberland Academy Middle
Cumberland Academy Middle is a mid-sized charter middle school in Tyler, Texas, enrolling 361 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 361 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 732 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #645, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
The surrounding Cumberland Academy spends $8,437 per pupil, 38% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cumberland Academy also operates Cumberland H S (503 students) and Cumberland Academy Lower El (459 students) alongside Cumberland Academy Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cumberland Academy Middle compares
Cumberland Academy Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Cumberland Academy Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland Academy, which includes Cumberland Academy Middle.
$8,437
Per student
-38%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.2%
State 83.9%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cumberland Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Academy Lower El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Academy Upper El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Leadership Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Academy Middle
How many students attend Cumberland Academy Middle?
Cumberland Academy Middle has 361 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tyler, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy Middle is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cumberland Academy Middle?
39.6% of students at Cumberland Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Academy Middle is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Academy Middle?
Cumberland Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cumberland Academy Middle rank among middle schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Academy Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tyler on the city page.
Is Cumberland Academy Middle a good school?
Cumberland Academy Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cumberland Academy?
Besides Cumberland Academy Middle, Cumberland Academy also operates Cumberland H S (503 students), Cumberland Academy Lower El (459 students), and Cumberland Academy Upper El (392 students). See the Cumberland Academy district page for the complete list.
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