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#8310 of 8,552 schools in TX
Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle
Middle School · Uplift Education · Dallas, TX
An Uplift Education charter middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3000 PEGASUS PARK DR STE 1100, Dallas, TX 75247
- Math 16% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$20,274
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
69%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75247; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Environmental Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Dallas County Jjaep Cfb CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–11 | 1.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| P a S S Learning CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–11 | 1.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Uplift Ascend MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Uplift Education
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #42 of 43
- District spending per student
- $11,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle is listed in UPLIFT EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle
Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle is a public middle school in Dallas, TX, part of Uplift Education, serving approximately 488 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,310 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle
What grades does Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle serve?
Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle?
Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle rank in TX?
Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle ranks #8,310 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle a charter school?
Yes, Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle a Title I school?
No, Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle?
86.7% of students at Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (214) 442-7094
- Area population (ZIP 75247)
- 833
- Area median age
- 59.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75247; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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