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#8528 of 8,552 schools in TX
Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri
Elementary School · Uplift Education · Dallas, TX
An Uplift Education charter elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3000 PEGASUS PARK DR STE 1100, Dallas, TX 75247
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Academy DallasPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Academy of DallasPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| The Family Place Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–1 | 0.9 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Trinity Basin Preparatory IncCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 816 | Compare → |
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
- #43 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 Pri is listed in UPLIFT EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri
Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Uplift Education, serving approximately 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,528 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 46% 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 Pri
What grades does Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri serve?
Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri?
Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri rank in TX?
Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri ranks #8,528 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri's MySchoolScout rating?
Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 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 Luna Preparatory Pri?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri a charter school?
Yes, Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri 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 Pri a Title I school?
No, Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri?
89.0% of students at Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (214) 442-7882
- 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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