Serving 440 students in grades 6-8, Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School is 0.19, which is less 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
#5919 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School's ranking?
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School is ranked #5919 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School often compared to?
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Uplift Wisdom Secondary, Perryton J High School, Uplift Mighty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School?
440 students attend Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School?
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School offer ?
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School part of?
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School is part of Uplift Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School located?
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School is located in the Old East Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 11 other public schools located in Old East Dallas.
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