Summary:
There is one middle school, Cumberland Academy Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Tyler, TX, within the Cumberland Academy district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 54th percentile statewide.
Cumberland Academy Middle is a small school with 361 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1, which supports personalized attention. A standout strength is its advanced math program: in the 2024-2025 school year, 100% of students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam were proficient, more than double the state average. The school also boasts a 0.0% dropout rate. However, the school faces significant challenges. Its state ranking has declined sharply from the 42nd percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 17th percentile (1 star) in 2025-2026. General math proficiency is very low, with only 13.95% of 6th graders and 9.52% of 8th graders meeting state standards in 2025-2026, compared to state averages of 38.57% and 47.24%. Reading scores are also below state averages across all grades. Social Studies is a relative strength, with 8th-grade proficiency (29.73%) close to the state average (31.69%).
The data reveals a wide gap between high-achieving students in advanced math and the majority of students struggling in standard classes. With 45% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a high-needs population. The low student-teacher ratio is a valuable asset that could support targeted interventions, but current strategies have not reversed the downward trend in core academic performance. Parents should note the school's strong advanced math program and low dropout rate, while also being aware of the declining overall rankings and the need for improvement in foundational math and reading skills.
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