Serving 380 students in grades 6-8, Uplift Education-peak Prep Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)77%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)76%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Uplift Education-peak Prep Middle School?
380 students attend Uplift Education-peak Prep Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Uplift Education-peak Prep Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uplift Education-peak Prep Middle School?
Uplift Education-peak Prep Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Education-peak Prep Middle School offer ?
Uplift Education-peak Prep Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Uplift Education-peak Prep Middle School part of?
Uplift Education-peak Prep Middle School is part of Uplift Education School District.
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