Serving 479 students in grades 6-8, Uplift Grand Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Uplift Grand Secondary's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Uplift Grand Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uplift Grand Secondary is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5612 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Uplift Grand Secondary's ranking?
Uplift Grand Secondary is ranked #5612 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Uplift Grand Secondary often compared to?
Uplift Grand Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Uplift Grand Secondary?
479 students attend Uplift Grand Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Uplift Grand Secondary students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Uplift Grand Secondary?
Uplift Grand Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Grand Secondary offer ?
Uplift Grand Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Uplift Grand Secondary part of?
Uplift Grand Secondary is part of Uplift Education School District.
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