Serving 943 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary's student population of 943 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
943 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary 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 Heights Preparatory Primary is 0.40, 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
#5402 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary's ranking?
Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary is ranked #5402 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary often compared to?
Uplift Heights Preparatory Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Esperanza Medrano Elementary School, Kipp Truth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary?
943 students attend Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary?
Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary offer ?
Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary part of?
Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary is part of Uplift Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary located?
Uplift Heights Preparatory Primary is located in the West Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in West Dallas.
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