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Uplift Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 32 public elementary schools serving 18,068 students in Uplift Education School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Uplift Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
43 Schools
6,881 Schools
# Students
23,082 Students
3,731,556 Students
# Teachers
1,349 Teachers
252,905 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Uplift Education School District, which is ranked #853 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#860 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
32 Students
12,073 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,393 Students
193,447 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
15,229 Students
1,982,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
53%
# Black Students
5,229 Students
471,415 Students
% Black Students
23%
13%
# White Students
689 Students
946,823 Students
% White Students
3%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
5,857 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
500 Students
119,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,031
217,463
# Students in K Grade:
1,724
351,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,797
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,718
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,816
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,767
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,836
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,006
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,011
338,854
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,009
349,707
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,708
30,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,557
25,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,140
21,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
962
19,115
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,609 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$262 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$222 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,351
$13,417
Spending / Student
$9,609
$14,148
Best Uplift Education School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Uplift Educatiion-north Hills Prep Primary
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Uplift Gradus Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Seahawk Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 451-5551
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 451-5551
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #44.
Uplift Elevate Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Chapin Rd
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 764-3600
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 764-3600
Grades: 6-10
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Uplift Summit International Primary
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 N Center St
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 287-5121
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 287-5121
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #66.
Uplift Education - Infinity Preparatory Primary
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 S Macarthur Blvd
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-9200
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #77.
Uplift Williams Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Viceroy Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 276-0352
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 276-0352
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #88.
Uplift White Rock Hills Prep
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7370 Valley Glen Rd
Dallas, TX 75207
(469) 621-8500
Dallas, TX 75207
(469) 621-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #99.
Uplift Education - Infinity Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Macarthur Blvd
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-9200
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #1010.
Wisdom Primary
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 453-6900
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 453-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #1111.
Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Church St
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 854-0600
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 854-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #1212.
Uplift Luna Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2625 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 445-3300
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 445-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #1313.
Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2202 Calypso St
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 873-9700
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 873-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 968 students
Rank: #1414.
Uplift Crescendo Preparatory Primary
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Cooks Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-8500
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #1515.
Uplift Ascend Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Turf Paradise Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 768-4300
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 768-4300
Grades: 6-10
| 688 students
Rank: #1616.
Uplift Triumph Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9411 Hargrove St
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 590-5100
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 590-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1717.
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Bryan St
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 821-7325
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 821-7325
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #1818.
Uplift Summit International Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1305 N Center St
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 287-5121
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 287-5121
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #1919.
Uplift Hampton Preparatory Primary
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8915 S Hampton Rd
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 421-1982
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 421-1982
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #2020.
Uplift Grand Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Church St
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 854-0600
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 854-0600
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #2121.
Uplift Luna Preparatory Primary
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2020 N Lamar Ste 100
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 442-7882
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 442-7882
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2222.
Uplift Williams Preparatory Primary
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Viceroy Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 276-0352
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 276-0352
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #2323.
Uplift Ascend
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Turf Paradise Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-8500
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 920 students
Rank: #2424.
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Primary
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Young St
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 821-7325
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 821-7325
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #2525.
Uplift Hampton Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8915 S Hampton Rd
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 421-1982
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 421-1982
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #2626.
Uplift Wisdom Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-8500
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #2727.
Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Canada Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 442-7094
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 442-7094
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #2828.
Uplift Meridian School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Beach St
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 288-1700
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 288-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #2929.
Uplift Mighty School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Mighty Mite Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 288-3800
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 288-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #3030.
Uplift Elevate Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Chapin Rd
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-8500
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #3131.
Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Primary
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2510 S Vernon Ave
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 442-6100
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 442-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #3232.
Uplift Mighty Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Mighty Mite Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 288-3800
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 288-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
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