Summary:
The three elementary schools (Grades K-6) within the Ume Preparatory Academy charter district in Texas present a study in contrasts, with Ume Mansfield Elementary emerging as a top performer while the other two campuses face significant challenges.
Ume Mansfield Elementary is the clear standout, ranking in the 92nd percentile (5 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year—a dramatic jump from the 72nd percentile just two years prior. Its STAAR scores are exceptional, with a 4th-grade Math proficiency rate of 96% that nearly doubles the district and state averages. This success correlates with the school's lower student-teacher ratio (14.8:1) and a smaller percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (23.96%). In contrast, Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is the most challenged, ranking in the 54th percentile with Math scores (35.38% proficient) well below state averages. The main Ume Preparatory Academy campus in Dallas sits in the middle, ranking in the 68th percentile, but shows a fascinating "upper grade advantage" where 5th and 6th graders significantly outperform younger students—for example, 6th-grade Math proficiency (69.51%) is more than double the 3rd-grade rate (33.33%).
A network-wide weakness is 5th-grade Science, where even Mansfield's 50% proficiency rate is its lowest subject score, and the other two campuses fall below the state average of 29.57%. Resource allocation also raises questions: Duncanville spends slightly more per student ($7,423) than Dallas ($7,297) yet achieves far lower results, suggesting instructional quality or curriculum issues rather than funding alone. For parents, Ume Mansfield Elementary offers the strongest academic environment with smaller classes and rapid improvement, while the Dallas campus provides a solid option with notable success in upper grades. The Duncanville campus requires careful consideration, as its declining trajectory and low Math scores indicate areas needing significant support.
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