Cumberland Academy Lower El vs Rice El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland Academy Lower El
Tyler · Charter elementary · Grades PK–2
459 students
Rice El
Tyler · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
| Measure | Cumberland Academy Lower El Tyler, Texas | Rice El Tyler, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2388 of 4,686 | #2395 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29575 of 50,301 | #29616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 459 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| city | Tyler | Tyler |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.5 vs 43.5).
- •Rice El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Rice El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Cumberland Academy Lower El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 61%).
- •Cumberland Academy Lower El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.1).
- •Rice El is the larger school with 613 students compared with 459.
- •Cumberland Academy Lower El is a charter school while Rice El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cumberland Academy Lower El better than Rice El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cumberland Academy Lower El and Rice El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tyler and Tyler in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland Academy Lower El: 459. Rice El: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland Academy Lower El and Rice El rank in Texas?
Cumberland Academy Lower El is 2388th of 4,686 and Rice El is 2395th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).