The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 88%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (11-12)
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Asian
(11-12)3%
4%
Hispanic
(11-12)68%
51%
Black
(11-12)19%
13%
White
(11-12)8%
31%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)2%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
75%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
7%
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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Uplift Education - Laureate Prep Middle School?
84 students attend Uplift Education - Laureate Prep Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Uplift Education - Laureate Prep Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Uplift Education - Laureate Prep Middle School offer ?
Uplift Education - Laureate Prep Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Uplift Education - Laureate Prep Middle School part of?
Uplift Education - Laureate Prep Middle School is part of Uplift Education School District.
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