UPLIFT LUNA PREP MIDDLE

www.uplifteducation.org

Charter School 591 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

591

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPLIFT LUNA PREP MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	484
Black	76
Asian	8
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
484 (81.9%)
Black
76 (12.9%)
White
12 (2.0%)
Two or More
9 (1.5%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	(214)445-3300
Website:	http://www.uplifteducation.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 6 209

Grade 7 204

Grade 8 178