Below Average
#7064 of 8,552 schools in TX
Uplift Mighty Middle
Middle School · Uplift Education · Dallas, TX
An Uplift Education charter middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3000 PEGASUS PARK DR STE 1100, Dallas, TX 75247
- Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Uplift Mighty Middle score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* 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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Uplift Mighty Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Oak MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| Idea Southeast College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| James MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 771 | Compare → |
| Morningside MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Uplift Education
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #29 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 Mighty Middle is listed in UPLIFT EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Uplift Mighty Middle
Uplift Mighty Middle is a public middle school in Dallas, TX, part of Uplift Education, serving approximately 562 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,064 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Uplift Mighty Middle
What grades does Uplift Mighty Middle serve?
Uplift Mighty Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Uplift Mighty Middle?
Uplift Mighty Middle has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Mighty Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Mighty Middle is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Uplift Mighty Middle rank in TX?
Uplift Mighty Middle ranks #7,064 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Uplift Mighty Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Uplift Mighty Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Mighty Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Uplift Mighty Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Uplift Mighty Middle a charter school?
Yes, Uplift Mighty Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Uplift Mighty Middle a Title I school?
No, Uplift Mighty Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Uplift Mighty Middle?
89.5% of students at Uplift Mighty 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
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (817) 288-3800
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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