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Cumberland Academy

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8225 Broadway
Tyler, TX 75703
Smith County
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PH: (903) 581-2890
FAX: (903) 581-1476

  • Grades K-6
  • 223 students
  • 1 school

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 93% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 90% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science
 74% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
Data not available for this district (2009)
 89% (2008)
 100% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math
Data not available for this district (2009)
 50% (2008)
 88% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education50%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female81%
Male55%
African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education60%
Not special education71%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female89%
Male73%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Not special education83%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female100%
Male86%
African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female72%
Male68%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Not special education72%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female89%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female67%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Not special education76%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female67%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Not special education79%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 Accountability Rating



In 2008-2009 this district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Accountability Ratings

  • Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
  • The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
  • Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
  • Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Attendance Rate
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the GPA

  • Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
  • To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Beginning teachers12%8%
1 to 5 years32%30%
6 to 10 years38%20%
11 to 20 years6%23%
21 or more years12%19%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1319
Grade 11219
Grade 21919
Grade 31819
Grade 41520
Grade 52222
Grade 61221
Mixed graden/a22
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White62%35%
Black27%14%
Hispanic9%47%
Asian or Pacific Islander<1%3%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged45%55%
Special education13%10%
Gifted/talented students0%8%
Limited English proficient0%17%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,722$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%60%
School leadership22%11%
Other expenditures16%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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