Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

Summary:

Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle is a public charter middle school in Dallas, Texas, serving 512 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment and significant populations of African American and other minority students.

Despite serving a high-need population, with 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Uplift Education district and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's reading proficiency rates range from 33% to 36%, compared to 44% to 47% for the Uplift Education district and 52% to 54% for the state. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 8% to 21%, compared to 24% to 26% for the Uplift Education district and 37% to 40% for the state. Additionally, Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle has ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Texas middle schools in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools, Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle appears to be underperforming. For instance, Uplift Williams Preparatory Middle, another charter school in the same district, outperforms Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle in both academic achievement and statewide rankings. The data suggests that Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic needs of its diverse student population, particularly for underperforming subgroups, and explore ways to increase student engagement and reduce dropout rates.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 2650 Canada Dr
       Dallas, TX  75212


(214) 442-7094

District: Uplift Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
2051st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,002 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  488

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.7%
African American:
16.2%
White:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.7% Help


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Compare Details Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle ranks worse than 86.9% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 13 ranked middle schools in the Uplift Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.17. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.7%), African American (16.2%), Asian (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle is 16.8. 7 middle schools in the Uplift Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle is $10,002, which is the 3rd highest among 13 middle schools in the Uplift Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle 2051st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle in the ranking list.)

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Uplift Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Uplift Education 701st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

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Rank History for all students at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.90 1467th 2080 29.5%
2019 39.12 1317th 2193 39.9%
2021 17.36 1962nd 2252 12.9%
2022 20.07 1931st 2254 14.3%
2023 19.06 2015th 2330 13.5%
2024 19.17 2051st 2361 13.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.73 284th 1376 79.4%
2019 53.71 485th 1445 66.4%
2021 27.01 1331st 1592 16.4%
2022 24.06 1444th 1643 12.1%
2023 24.25 1457th 1720 15.3%
2024 22.83 1518th 1760 13.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.39 1471st 1597 7.9%
2019 31.60 1197th 1626 26.4%
2021 26.31 1475th 1712 13.8%
2022 26.08 1506th 1757 14.3%
2023 20.56 1712th 1815 5.7%
2024 29.08 1481st 1881 21.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.99 1037th 2039 49.1%
2019 49.37 962nd 2073 53.6%
2021 22.95 1861st 2172 14.3%
2022 26.49 1826th 2220 17.7%
2023 23.21 1912th 2251 15.1%
2024 20.06 1987th 2224 10.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.33 1478th 2008 26.4%
2019 43.33 1140th 2047 44.3%
2021 17.64 1899th 2151 11.7%
2022 22.76 1855th 2221 16.5%
2023 17.74 1991st 2241 11.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.12 1072nd 2008 46.6%
2019 38.65 1261st 2058 38.7%
2021 27.33 1749th 2118 17.4%
2022 30.28 1677th 2182 23.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.57 1424th 2030 29.9%
2019 34.79 1388th 2069 32.9%
2021 18.31 1897th 2168 12.5%
2022 18.60 1955th 2228 12.3%
2023 20.94 1895th 2245 15.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.94 652nd 1167 44.1%
2019 41.46 644th 1193 46.0%
2021 28.90 940th 1213 22.5%
2022 30.07 947th 1251 24.3%
2023 24.66 1032nd 1273 18.9%
2024 34.51 853rd 1271 32.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.07 1131st 1895 40.3%
2019 48.92 903rd 1935 53.3%
2021 22.18 1751st 2043 14.3%
2022 25.16 1714th 2077 17.5%
2023 24.08 1754th 2116 17.1%
2024 17.64 1938th 2108 8.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 1 38 1 451 2 0 1 0 494
2017 0 40 1 448 3 0 3 0 495
2018 1 45 2 440 2 0 2 0 492
2019 3 71 4 416 1 0 1 0 496
2020 0 73 4 444 0 0 1 0 522
2021 1 86 3 457 0 0 1 0 548
2022 6 76 3 438 1 0 1 0 525
2023 7 82 6 414 1 0 2 0 512
2024 6 79 6 394 1 0 2 0 488

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 494 32.0 15.4 92.7
2017 495 33.8 14.6 91.1
2018 492 32.0 15.3 89.6
2019 496 32.1 15.4 94.8
2020 522 32.1 16.2 94.4
2021 548 33.4 16.4 89.1
2022 525 33.4 15.6 82.3
2023 512 32.1 15.9 90.4
2024 488 29.0 16.8 86.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 494 32.0 15.4 92.7
2017 495 33.8 14.6 91.1
2018 492 32.0 15.3 89.6
2019 496 32.1 15.4 94.8
2020 522 32.1 16.2 94.4
2021 548 33.4 16.4 89.1
2022 525 33.4 15.6 82.3
2023 512 32.1 15.9 90.4
2024 488 29.0 16.8 86.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $920 (9.6%) $8,676 (90.4%) $9,596
2020 $925 (10.1%) $8,223 (89.9%) $9,148
2021 $796 (8.0%) $9,207 (92.1%) $10,002

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1317th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2015th of 2330 Middle schools
 26.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle)3330
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Uplift Education)3442
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle)4317
 26%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Uplift Education)4928
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle)3928
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Uplift Education)4448
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle)4719
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Uplift Education)3727
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle)3750
 13%
   8th Grade Reading (Uplift Education)5653
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle)348
 26%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Uplift Education)5321
 32%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5538
 17%
8th Grade Science (Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle)305
 25%
   8th Grade Science (Uplift Education)4930
 19%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle)1314
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Uplift Education)3221
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle)8331
 52%
   End of Course Algebra I (Uplift Education)5734
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students496512
 3.2%
African American7182
 15.5%
American Indian11
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic416414
 0.5%
Pacific Islander00
White37
 133.3%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.8%90.4%
 4.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 488 students attended Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle.

Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle are 81% Hispanic, 16% African American, 1% White, 1% Asian.


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