Uplift Education

The Uplift Education district in Texas operates 43 schools, including 19 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, and 11 high schools, serving students across various cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Irving, and Arlington. The district's schools demonstrate a wide range of performance, with some standout institutions like Uplift Education-North Hills Prep Pri and Uplift Education-North Hills Prep High School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while others struggle to meet state averages.

The data reveals that the district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 86%. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the overall lower test scores across the district, though some schools, like Uplift Elevate Preparatory Middle, are performing better than their peers, suggesting opportunities for the district to learn from and replicate successful strategies. The district's spending per student varies widely, from $8,306 to $13,555, with an average of $10,141, and the average student-teacher ratio is 19.4, slightly higher than the state average.

While test scores are a crucial metric, the data also provides valuable insights into other factors, such as graduation rates, which are generally high, with most high schools reporting 92-100% four-year graduation rates, and dropout rates, which are low, with most schools reporting less than 2%. These holistic metrics paint a more comprehensive picture of the district's performance and student outcomes, highlighting the need for a balanced approach to school evaluation and improvement efforts.