UPLIFT LUNA SECONDARY SCHOOL

UPLIFT LUNA SECONDARY SCHOOL is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the UPLIFT EDUCATION school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 493 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 30 teachers, UPLIFT LUNA SECONDARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 LUNA SECONDARY SCHOOL, located in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas, is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Uplift Education network, the school operates under the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which emphasizes academic rigor, global-mindedness, and critical thinking. The school is designed to prepare students for success in college and beyond by providing a challenging curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects with inquiry-based learning.

Beyond its academic program, Uplift Luna is known for fostering a supportive and structured environment that prioritizes the holistic development of its students. The school actively encourages participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service, aiming to build leadership skills and personal character. By maintaining high expectations for all students—regardless of their background—Uplift Luna seeks to close the achievement gap and ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of higher education and their future careers.

For more information, contact UPLIFT LUNA SECONDARY SCHOOL at (214) 445-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2625 ELM ST
DALLAS, TX 75226
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UPLIFT LUNA SECONDARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in DALLAS, TX with about 493 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:
493
Teachers:
30.87
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 493 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UPLIFT LUNA SECONDARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
83.8%
Black or African American
13.6%
White
1.8%
Two or more races
0.6%
Asian
0.2%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.