- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Cumberland Academy Middle grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+25.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 480003414085 · Tyler, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
361 enr · 15:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland H S (503 students)
Cumberland Academy Middle grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+25.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cumberland Academy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland H S
Cumberland H S
503 students
- Cumberland Aca
Cumberland Academy Lower El
459 students
- Cumberland Aca
Cumberland Academy Upper El
392 students
- This school
Cumberland Academy Middle
361 students
- The Leadership
The Leadership Academy
332 students
What this shows Cumberland Academy Middle reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland Academy Middle compares
Cumberland Academy Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Cumberland Academy reports $9,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), up 76.
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.
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.