UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL

UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY MIDDLE is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the UPLIFT EDUCATION school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 492 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY MIDDLE, located on Canada Drive in Dallas, is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school that is part of the Uplift Education network. Serving the West Dallas community, the school focuses on providing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. It is part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) World School program, which emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and a holistic approach to student development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the academic demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes a culture of high expectations and community involvement. By integrating character development with core subjects, Uplift Heights aims to close the achievement gap and provide students—regardless of their background—with the skills and resources necessary to succeed in college and their future careers. The school benefits from the broader resources of the Uplift Education network, which includes comprehensive college counseling and support services to help families navigate the path toward higher education.

For more information, contact UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY MIDDLE at (214) 442-7094 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2650 CANADA DR
DALLAS, TX 75212
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UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in DALLAS, TX with about 492 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
District:
UPLIFT EDUCATION
Total Students:
492
Teachers:
32.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 492 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.4%
Black or African American
9.1%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Two or more races
0.4%
White
0.2%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.