Middle Schools in Uplift Education

The Uplift Education district in Texas operates 13 public charter middle schools serving grades 6-8, with student populations ranging from around 350 to 700 students. These schools are located across different cities, including Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, and Grand Prairie, and serve predominantly economically disadvantaged populations.

A few Uplift middle schools stand out in the data. Uplift Education-North Hills Prep Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with the highest proficiency rates across reading, math, science, and social studies compared to the other Uplift schools and state averages. Uplift Elevate Preparatory Middle also performs well, ranking in the top 50% of Texas middle schools with strong reading and math proficiency. Additionally, Uplift Williams Preparatory Middle stands out for its 100% Algebra I proficiency rates.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Uplift Education middle schools, with some schools lagging behind state averages, particularly in math and science. This suggests a need for the district to examine instructional practices and resource allocation to ensure more consistent quality across all schools. Additionally, the high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch indicate that these schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged populations, which may contribute to the challenges in academic performance and highlights the importance of providing additional support and resources.