Serving 428 students in grades 6-8, Uplift Education - Heights Prep Middle School 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 was 57% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)57%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)62%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
87%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Uplift Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Uplift Education - Heights Prep Middle School?
428 students attend Uplift Education - Heights Prep Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Uplift Education - Heights Prep Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Uplift Education - Heights Prep Middle School?
Uplift Education - Heights Prep Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Education - Heights Prep Middle School offer ?
Uplift Education - Heights Prep Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Uplift Education - Heights Prep Middle School part of?
Uplift Education - Heights Prep Middle School is part of Uplift Education School District.
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