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#5896 of 8,552 schools in TX

Uplift Luna Preparatory H S

High School · Uplift Education · Dallas, TX

An Uplift Education charter high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3000 PEGASUS PARK DR STE 1100, Dallas, TX 75247

  • Math 14% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-4.13 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation5.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$11,748
Chronic Absenteeism43.9%

Students at Uplift Luna Preparatory H S score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Uplift Luna Preparatory H S 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
5.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·236 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
First Baptist Academy DallasPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–120.8 mi278Compare →
First Baptist Academy of DallasPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–120.8 mi271Compare →
Bishop Lynch High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3private9–121.2 mi1,003Compare →
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H SCharter · enrollment unverified8.89–12Not available513Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Uplift Education

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#25 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 Luna Preparatory H S is listed in UPLIFT EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Uplift Luna Preparatory H S

Uplift Luna Preparatory H S is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Uplift Education, serving approximately 442 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #5,896 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Uplift Luna Preparatory H S

What grades does Uplift Luna Preparatory H S serve?

Uplift Luna Preparatory H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Uplift Luna Preparatory H S?

Uplift Luna Preparatory H S has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Luna Preparatory H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Luna Preparatory H S is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Uplift Luna Preparatory H S rank in TX?

Uplift Luna Preparatory H S ranks #5,896 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Uplift Luna Preparatory H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Uplift Luna Preparatory H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Luna Preparatory H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Uplift Luna Preparatory H S has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Uplift Luna Preparatory H S a charter school?

Yes, Uplift Luna Preparatory H S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Uplift Luna Preparatory H S a Title I school?

No, Uplift Luna Preparatory H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Uplift Luna Preparatory H S?

85.3% of students at Uplift Luna Preparatory H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
442
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 75247)
833
Area median age
59.1
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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