UPLIFT GRAND PREP MIDDLE
Charter School
446 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Uplift Grand Secondary is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter school located in Grand Prairie, Texas. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is part of the Uplift Education network, which is the largest charter school system in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The campus is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes preparing students for success in higher education, often utilizing the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework to foster critical thinking, global awareness, and academic excellence.
The school places a strong focus on a holistic educational approach, balancing challenging coursework with personal development and social-emotional support. By maintaining a culture of high expectations, Uplift Grand Secondary aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in its community, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills and habits necessary for college completion. In addition to their core curriculum, students have access to various extracurricular activities and athletics, helping to create a well-rounded school experience that promotes both character building and community engagement.
The school places a strong focus on a holistic educational approach, balancing challenging coursework with personal development and social-emotional support. By maintaining a culture of high expectations, Uplift Grand Secondary aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in its community, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills and habits necessary for college completion. In addition to their core curriculum, students have access to various extracurricular activities and athletics, helping to create a well-rounded school experience that promotes both character building and community engagement.
446
Total Students
25.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic | 380 |
| Black | 46 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 4 |
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Hispanic380 (85.2%)
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Black46 (10.3%)
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White12 (2.7%)
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Asian4 (0.9%)
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Two or More4 (0.9%)
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: | (972)854-0600 |
| Website: | http://www.uplifteducation.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 446 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 317 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 51 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
142
Grade 7
152
Grade 8
152
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 142 |
| Grade 7 | 152 |
| Grade 8 | 152 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 210 | 47.1% |
| Male | 236 | 52.9% |
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