Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville's student population of 253 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3759 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
29%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville's ranking?
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is ranked #3759 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?
253 students attend Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville offer ?
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville part of?
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is part of Ume Preparatory Academy School District.
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