UPLIFT SUMMIT PREP MIDDLE

www.uplifteducation.org

Charter School 509 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Uplift Summit International Middle School is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Arlington, Texas, and is part of the well-regarded Uplift Education network. Serving students in the middle school grades, the campus is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme. This curriculum focuses on developing critical thinking, global awareness, and strong communication skills, preparing students for the advanced demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, fostering a culture of high expectations and community responsibility. By integrating the IB framework, Uplift Summit aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. The school's location in Arlington provides a diverse learning environment, and its status as a charter school allows it to offer a specialized, college-preparatory experience to families seeking an alternative to traditional district schools.

509

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPLIFT SUMMIT PREP MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	283
Black	178
Asian	9
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

Hispanic
283 (55.6%)
Black
178 (35.0%)
Two or More
19 (3.7%)
White
17 (3.3%)
Asian
9 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	UPLIFT EDUCATION
Phone:	(817)287-5121
Website:	http://www.uplifteducation.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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

Grade 6 169

Grade 7 172

Grade 8 168