Is Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville a good school?

Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville ranks 1609 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?

In the 2022-23 school year, 235 students attended Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville.

What is the racial makeup of Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?

Students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville are 49% Hispanic, 23% White, 22% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Summary:

Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is a public charter elementary school serving 235 students in grades K-6 in Duncanville, Texas. The school has a diverse student population and is part of the A W Brown Leadership Academy district, which is ranked 153 out of 968 districts in Texas.

Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville has consistently performed well academically, ranking in the top half of Texas elementary schools over the past 5 years. The school's reading proficiency on STAAR assessments is particularly strong, with 81.08% of 6th-grade students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 54.45%. However, the school's mathematics performance has been more mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. The school's White and male students have performed well, while its English Language Learner and Hispanic student populations have struggled.

Compared to the nearby Duncanville Independent School District (Isd) schools, Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville generally outperforms them on STAAR assessments, particularly in reading. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its academic success. However, the school faces challenges in supporting its English Language Learner and Hispanic student populations, which is a common issue in many schools across Texas and the United States.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

415 N Cedar Ridge Dr
Duncanville, TX 75116

(972) 296-0084

District: Ume Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1609^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,423

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 235

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.5%

White:

23.4%

African American:

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville ranks better than 65.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.5%), White (23.4%), African American (22.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville employs 15.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is $7,423.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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SchoolDigger ranks Ume Preparatory Academy 153^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	55.42	1747^th	4479	61.0%
2021	58.62	1589^th	4578	65.3%
2022	51.60	2064^th	4581	54.9%
2023	50.93	2126^th	4647	54.3%
2024	59.60	1609^th	4675	65.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.44	1868^th	3333	44.0%
2023	33.22	2624^th	3556	26.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.86	1098^th	4086	73.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.43	2742^nd	4264	35.7%
2019	52.48	1874^th	4309	56.5%
2021	55.33	1666^th	4451	62.6%
2022	42.93	2624^th	4477	41.4%
2023	43.45	2644^th	4521	41.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.03	1883^rd	4306	56.3%
2019	43.92	2426^th	4348	44.2%
2021	42.73	2430^th	4499	46.0%
2022	43.85	2537^th	4561	44.4%
2023	45.53	2450^th	4588	46.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.85	1330^th	4240	68.6%
2019	40.08	2667^th	4295	37.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.35	1567^th	4319	63.7%
2019	64.65	1255^th	4357	71.2%
2021	72.21	993^rd	4498	77.9%
2022	58.52	1686^th	4563	63.1%
2023	58.36	1676^th	4585	63.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.28	672^nd	2483	72.9%
2019	54.61	961^st	2515	61.8%
2021	57.94	787^th	2444	67.8%
2022	39.61	1485^th	2421	38.7%
2023	55.42	895^th	2443	63.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.30	2255^th	4168	45.9%
2019	43.23	2423^rd	4188	42.1%
2021	51.46	1845^th	4329	57.4%
2022	51.26	2004^th	4376	54.2%
2023	36.75	2967^th	4401	32.6%

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Rank History for White students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.75	687^th	3127	78.0%
2019	62.66	1055^th	3142	66.4%
2021	54.06	1331^st	3082	56.8%
2022	76.75	484^th	3082	84.3%
2023	73.37	650^th	3106	79.1%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	33	32	5	66	1	1	3	141
2018	58	39	8	108	2	1	4	220
2019	54	41	8	106	3	1	6	219
2020	45	38	4	107	4	0	8	206
2021	56	44	1	104	2	0	9	216
2022	41	42	1	111	2	0	6	203
2023	55	52	1	114	2	0	11	235

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	141	12.8	11.0	46.8
2018	220	14.8	14.8	20.9
2019	219	15.6	14.0	50.7
2020	206	15.6	13.1	49
2021	216	15.0	14.3	44
2022	203	16.3	12.3	59.6
2023	235	15.7	14.9	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	141	12.8	11.0	46.8
2018	220	14.8	14.8	20.9
2019	219	15.6	14.0	50.7
2020	206	15.6	13.1	49
2021	216	15.0	14.3	44
2022	203	16.3	12.3	59.6
2023	235	15.7	14.9	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$500 (7.2%)	$6,467 (92.8%)	$6,967
2020	$485 (7.0%)	$6,410 (93.0%)	$6,895
2021	$183 (2.5%)	$7,240 (97.5%)	$7,423

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1747^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2126^th of 4647 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville)	45	71	26%
3rd Grade Reading (Ume Preparatory Academy)	45	57	12%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville)	42	28	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ume Preparatory Academy)	53	45	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville)	45	62	17%
4th Grade Reading (Ume Preparatory Academy)	51	58	7%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville)	45	42	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ume Preparatory Academy)	48	45	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville)	52	52
5th Grade Reading (Ume Preparatory Academy)	55	73	18%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville)	58	33	25%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ume Preparatory Academy)	59	54	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville)	35	21	14%
5th Grade Science (Ume Preparatory Academy)	44	34	10%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville)	64	78	14%
6th Grade Reading (Ume Preparatory Academy)	56	64	8%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville)	50	33	17%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ume Preparatory Academy)	56	47	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	219	235	7.3%
African American	41	52	26.8%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	8	1	87.5%
Hispanic	106	114	7.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	54	55	1.9%
Two or More Races	6	11	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.7%	49.8%	0.9%

Schools Near Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville	Public, Charter	K-6	415 N Cedar Ridge Dr	Duncanville	75116	Dallas County	Ume Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 296-0084	235	16	14.9	49.8%	55 (23.4%)	52 (22.1%)	114 (48.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	59.6	1609^th of 4675 public elementary schools	65.6%		50.9	2126^th of 4647 public elementary schools	54.3%	517					35.9	53.1	60.5	81.1	46.2	34.4	40.5	44.4	40.5	$7,423	$183	$7,240
William Lee Hastings Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	602 W Center St	Duncanville	75116	Dallas County	Duncanville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 708-2800	534	32	16.8	89.5%	15 (2.8%)	223 (41.8%)	278 (52.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	17.2	4176^th of 4675 public elementary schools	10.7%		17	4185^th of 4647 public elementary schools	9.9%	9		50.0			23.5	28.8			21.2	30.9				$10,773	$2,135	$8,639
James R Bilhartz Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	6700 Wandt	Dallas	75236	Dallas County	Duncanville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 708-6600	532	35	15.3	87.8%	17 (3.2%)	159 (29.9%)	340 (63.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	17.1	4183^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	10.5%		39.5	2830^th of 4647 public elementary schools	39.1%	1353	3.0	6.7	0.0		34.7	17.2			24.8	19.2				$11,054	$1,632	$9,422
Clint Q Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1010 Big Stone Gap	Duncanville	75137	Dallas County	Duncanville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 708-3000	313	22	14.5	87.2%	18 (5.8%)	140 (44.7%)	141 (45.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	8.2	4563^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	2.4%		5.1	4604^th of 4647 public elementary schools	0.9%	41					15.2	29.6			13.0	11.4				$12,039	$1,815	$10,224
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	302 E Freeman St	Duncanville	75116	Dallas County	Duncanville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 708-2600	420	24	17.1	92.9%	14 (3.3%)	94 (22.4%)	304 (72.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	25.5	3718^th of 4675 public elementary schools	20.5%		33.8	3169^th of 4647 public elementary schools	31.8%	549	21.2	20.0			27.8	38.7			23.8	34.1				$12,167	$1,678	$10,489
Charles Acton Leadershp Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	7095 W Wheatland Rd	Dallas	75249	Dallas County	Duncanville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 708-2400	529	33	16.2	86.2%	7 (1.3%)	236 (44.6%)	268 (50.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	23.8	3824^th of 4675 public elementary schools	18.2%		20.8	3957^th of 4647 public elementary schools	14.8%	133	0.0	31.6			33.3	29.2			31.4	25.8				$10,923	$1,842	$9,081
Merrifield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	102 E Vinyard St	Duncanville	75137	Dallas County	Duncanville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 708-2900	370	26	14.2	93.2%	1 (0.3%)	158 (42.7%)	199 (53.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	12.9	4386^th of 4675 public elementary schools	6.2%		30.5	3369^th of 4647 public elementary schools	27.5%	1017	0.0	0.0			23.9	27.9			19.4	20.7				$10,912	$1,857	$9,055
Fairmeadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	101 E Fairmeadows Dr	Duncanville	75116	Dallas County	Duncanville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 708-2700	408	28	14.6	90.4%	11 (2.7%)	61 (15.0%)	335 (82.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.6	3274^th of 4675 public elementary schools	30.0%		25.6	3656^th of 4647 public elementary schools	21.3%	382	22.2	36.8		30.0	30.8	30.3			34.9	41.3				$11,736	$1,763	$9,973
S Gus Alexander Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	510 Softwood Dr	Duncanville	75137	Dallas County	Duncanville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 708-2500	374	28	13.5	85.0%	11 (2.9%)	187 (50.0%)	157 (42.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)	6.1	4622^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	1.1%		10.9	4434^th of 4647 public elementary schools	4.6%	188					18.0	13.3			14.8	13.3				$12,871	$2,102	$10,769
Genesis Campus Pre-K Thru 5	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5701 Red Bird Ctr Dr	Dallas	75237	Dallas County	A W Brown Leadership Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 709-4700	430	23	18.3	81.6%	0 (0.0%)	381 (88.6%)	26 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	9.7	4509^th of 4675 public elementary schools	3.6%		25.5	3664^th of 4647 public elementary schools	21.2%	845					29.6	13.8	32.4		11.4	6.9	24.3		0.0	$9,145	$2,584	$6,561

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