Serving 944 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Uplift Heights Prep P.s. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Uplift Heights Prep P.s.'s student population of 944 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
944 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Uplift Heights Prep P.s. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uplift Heights Prep P.s. is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6547 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
69%
54%
Black
27%
13%
White
1%
24%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uplift Heights Prep P.s.'s ranking?
Uplift Heights Prep P.s. is ranked #6547 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Uplift Heights Prep P.s.?
944 students attend Uplift Heights Prep P.s..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Uplift Heights Prep P.s. students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Uplift Heights Prep P.s.?
Uplift Heights Prep P.s. has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Heights Prep P.s. offer ?
Uplift Heights Prep P.s. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Uplift Heights Prep P.s. part of?
Uplift Heights Prep P.s. is part of Uplift Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Uplift Heights Prep P.s. located?
Uplift Heights Prep P.s. is located in the West Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in West Dallas.
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