UPLIFT MERIDIAN SCHOOL

www.uplifteducation.org/northhillsprep

Charter School 504 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Uplift Meridian School, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is part of the Uplift Education network, the largest charter school organization in North Texas. The school operates under a tuition-free, open-enrollment model, focusing on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum to students in underserved communities. By emphasizing high academic standards and a structured learning environment, the school aims to ensure that every student is equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond.

The school is notable for its implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which encourages critical thinking, global awareness, and holistic development. In addition to core academics, Uplift Meridian prioritizes character development and community involvement, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to become responsible, globally-minded citizens. Through its partnership with families and its dedication to closing the achievement gap, the school strives to provide a pathway to college for students who might otherwise face limited educational opportunities.

504

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPLIFT MERIDIAN SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	297
Black	180
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
297 (58.9 %)
Black
180 (35.7 %)
White
17 (3.4 %)
Two or More
8 (1.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	UPLIFT EDUCATION
Phone:	(817)288-1700
Website:	http://www.uplifteducation.org/northhillsprep
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 98

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UPLIFT MERIDIAN SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	98
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UPLIFT MERIDIAN SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	45.4%
Male	275	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)