Serving 315 students in grades 6-8, Uplift Education-hampton Prep 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 was 58% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 74% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
315 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)58%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)74%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
30%
53%
Black
66%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Uplift Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Uplift Education-hampton Prep Middle School?
315 students attend Uplift Education-hampton Prep Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Uplift Education-hampton Prep Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uplift Education-hampton Prep Middle School?
Uplift Education-hampton Prep Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Education-hampton Prep Middle School offer ?
Uplift Education-hampton Prep Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Uplift Education-hampton Prep Middle School part of?
Uplift Education-hampton Prep Middle School is part of Uplift Education School District.
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