Is Uplift Gradus Preparatory a good school?

Uplift Gradus Preparatory ranks 3269 th of 4651 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Uplift Gradus Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 535 students attended Uplift Gradus Preparatory.

What is the racial makeup of Uplift Gradus Preparatory?

Students at Uplift Gradus Preparatory are 63% African American, 31% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Summary:

Uplift Gradus Preparatory is an elementary public charter school located in Desoto, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 535 students. The school is part of the Uplift Education district, which is ranked 697 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Uplift Gradus Preparatory has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 2,394 and 3,619 out of around 4,600 schools over the past 5 years. The school's performance on STAAR assessments is generally below the state and Uplift Education district averages across reading, math, and science. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates were 51.28% in reading, 41.03% in math, and 10.26% in science, compared to the state averages of 57.83%, 46.24%, and 29.57%, respectively. The school has shown some strengths in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as female students and African American students, but has struggled with the performance of male students and special education students.

Comparing Uplift Gradus Preparatory to nearby schools, its performance is generally lower than the Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri, another public charter school in the same district. Other nearby schools, such as KIPP Destiny Elementary and Genesis Campus Pre-K Thru 5, also have lower academic performance than the state averages, similar to Uplift Gradus Preparatory. However, the nearby public schools in the Dallas Independent School District, such as Martin Weiss Elementary and Umphrey Lee Elementary, have generally outperformed Uplift Gradus Preparatory on STAAR assessments.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

121 Seahawk Dr
Desoto, TX 75115

(214) 451-5551

District: Uplift Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
3269^th of 4,651 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,109

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 535

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.0%

Hispanic:

30.8%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Uplift Gradus Preparatory ranks worse than 70.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Uplift Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2025 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63%), Hispanic (30.8%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Uplift Gradus Preparatory is 18.6, which is the 9^th best among 18 elementary schools in the Uplift Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Uplift Gradus Preparatory employs 28.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Uplift Gradus Preparatory is $9,109. 15 elementary schools in the Uplift Education School District spend more per student. (See more...)

Schooldigger Rankings:

Uplift Gradus Preparatory was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Uplift Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Uplift Education 697^th of 961 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.65	3341^st	4359	23.4%
2019	26.91	3531^st	4479	21.2%
2021	23.30	3619^th	4578	20.9%
2022	45.58	2394^th	4581	47.7%
2023	42.24	2649^th	4647	43.0%
2024	38.79	2882^nd	4675	38.4%
2025	32.78	3269^th	4651	29.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.83	637^th	1114	42.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.29	1636^th	3226	49.3%
2019	60.16	1067^th	3333	68.0%
2021	39.13	2130^th	3446	38.2%
2022	55.09	1355^th	3487	61.1%
2023	58.63	1235^th	3556	65.3%
2024	67.11	866^th	3638	76.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	19.97	3638^th	3799	4.2%
2022	25.34	3361^st	3952	15.0%
2023	44.44	1990^th	4086	51.3%
2024	27.59	3402^nd	4261	20.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.90	3501^st	4264	17.9%
2019	30.48	3430^th	4309	20.4%
2021	33.76	3131^st	4451	29.7%
2022	58.67	1563^rd	4477	65.1%
2023	55.91	1763^rd	4521	61.0%
2024	50.30	2169^th	4560	52.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.05	2292^nd	4306	46.8%
2019	42.87	2483^rd	4348	42.9%
2021	33.35	2967^th	4499	34.1%
2022	64.80	1324^th	4561	71.0%
2023	49.86	2164^th	4588	52.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.75	2386^th	4240	43.7%
2019	31.27	3309^th	4295	23.0%
2021	27.28	3580^th	4331	17.3%
2022	37.96	2947^th	4461	33.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.33	4092^nd	4319	5.3%
2019	14.97	4084^th	4357	6.3%
2021	17.09	4057^th	4498	9.8%
2022	26.84	3577^th	4563	21.6%
2023	34.29	3126^th	4585	31.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.68	1239^th	2483	50.1%
2019	47.35	1247^th	2515	50.4%
2021	34.53	1646^th	2444	32.7%
2022	62.76	671^st	2421	72.3%
2023	58.74	789^th	2443	67.7%
2024	44.92	1281^st	2421	47.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.56	2370^th	4168	43.1%
2019	41.57	2525^th	4188	39.7%
2021	45.79	2193^rd	4329	49.3%
2022	60.76	1410^th	4376	67.8%
2023	60.53	1440^th	4401	67.3%
2024	65.86	1137^th	4431	74.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	2	222	0	75	0	8	307
2017	2	296	0	105	0	12	415
2018	3	330	1	139	0	13	486
2019	3	392	0	183	0	21	599
2020	2	417	0	183	0	22	624
2021	4	378	0	190	1	21	594
2022	2	345	1	181	2	19	550
2023	4	337	1	181	2	17	542
2024	4	337	1	165	4	24	535

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Uplift Gradus Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	307	15.0	20.4	80.5
2017	415	20.0	20.6	84.3
2018	486	26.8	18.0	78.2
2019	599	30.5	19.6	84
2020	624	31.4	19.8	83.5
2021	594	29.7	19.9	83.2
2022	550	30.2	18.2	76
2023	542	27.8	19.4	83
2024	535	28.6	18.6	83.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Uplift Gradus Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	307	15.0	20.4	80.5
2017	415	20.0	20.6	84.3
2018	486	26.8	18.0	78.2
2019	599	30.5	19.6	84
2020	624	31.4	19.8	83.5
2021	594	29.7	19.9	83.2
2022	550	30.2	18.2	76
2023	542	27.8	19.4	83
2024	535	28.6	18.6	83.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$683 (8.0%)	$7,895 (92.0%)	$8,578
2020	$788 (9.5%)	$7,538 (90.5%)	$8,327
2021	$844 (9.3%)	$8,265 (90.7%)	$9,109

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Uplift Gradus Preparatory

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3531^st of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2649^th of 4647 Elementary schools	21.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Uplift Gradus Preparatory)	29	53	24%
3rd Grade Reading (Uplift Education)	35	36	1%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Uplift Gradus Preparatory)	30	43	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Uplift Education)	44	33	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Uplift Gradus Preparatory)	27	37	10%
4th Grade Reading (Uplift Education)	33	32	1%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Uplift Gradus Preparatory)	39	33	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Uplift Education)	41	35	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Uplift Gradus Preparatory)	47	55	8%
5th Grade Reading (Uplift Education)	47	45	2%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Uplift Gradus Preparatory)	46	44	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Uplift Education)	53	35	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Uplift Gradus Preparatory)	26	20	6%
5th Grade Science (Uplift Education)	34	20	14%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	599	542	9.5%
African American	392	337	14%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	183	181	1.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	4	33.3%
Two or More Races	21	17	19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84%	83%	0.9%

Schools Near Uplift Gradus Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2025)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2025)			STAAR Spanish Science (2025)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2025)	STAAR Reading (2025)						STAAR Mathematics (2025)						STAAR Science (2025)		STAAR Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Uplift Gradus Preparatory	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	121 Seahawk Dr	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 451-5551	535	29	18.6	83.2%	4 (0.7%)	337 (63.0%)	165 (30.8%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.5%)	32.8	3269^th of 4651 public elementary schools	29.7%		38.8	2882^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	38.4%	387									30.4	39.8	51.3				38.0	44.6	41.0				10.3			$9,109	$844	$8,265
Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	8915 S Hampton Rd	Dallas	75237	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 421-1982	662	32	20.6	89.3%	2 (0.3%)	442 (66.8%)	183 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (4.8%)	30.5	3398^th of 4651 public elementary schools	26.9%		28.3	3540^th of 4675 public elementary schools	24.3%	142									48.6	44.4	42.2				48.6	37.4	16.5				0.9			$10,411	$1,074	$9,337
Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy	Public, Magnet	K-8	707 Young Blvd	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	Desoto Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 223-6505	243	20	11.9	60.1%	4 (1.6%)	173 (71.2%)	54 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	21.1	3972^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	14.6%		23.8	3827^th of 4675 public elementary schools	18.1%	145								61.1	37.0	35.5	46.9	42.9	50.0	73.5	29.6	29.0	31.3	9.5	5.6	50.0	6.3	44.1	14.7	$10,567	$1,857	$8,710
Bright Scholar - Desoto	Public, Charter	PK	106 Methodist Way	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	Benavides Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 920-5008	22			90.9%	0 (0.0%)	20 (90.9%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)								(n/a)
The Meadows Elementary	Public, Magnet	2-5	1016 The Meadows Pkwy	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	Desoto Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 224-0960	289	19	15.0	87.5%	4 (1.4%)	243 (84.1%)	36 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	7.7	4548^th of 4651 public elementary schools	2.2%		11.2	4461^st of 4675 public elementary schools	4.6%	87									19.6	8.6	27.1				13.7	12.9	30.1				2.4			$10,447	$3,243	$7,203
Martin Weiss Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8601 Willoughby Blvd	Dallas	75232	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-4000	446	34	13.3	98.2%	7 (1.6%)	69 (15.5%)	365 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	65.7	1320^th of 4651 public elementary schools	71.6%		65.6	1301^st of 4675 public elementary schools	72.2%	19	45.5	57.1	84.6				12.5		50.0	50.0	67.7				42.4	63.0	71.7				26.5			$12,876	$1,716	$11,160
Ronald E McNair Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3150 Bainbridge Dr	Dallas	75237	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-6200	457	40	11.4	96.5%	10 (2.2%)	283 (61.9%)	147 (32.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	12.8	4378^th of 4651 public elementary schools	5.9%		29.9	3446^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.3%	932	16.7	25.0	38.7	11.1	0.0	0.0	0.0		29.2	50.0	30.4				17.0	31.6	17.7				2.9			$13,399	$1,766	$11,633
Birdie Alexander Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1830 Goldwood Dr	Dallas	75232	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-3100	243	25	9.8	92.6%	2 (0.8%)	192 (79.0%)	44 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	19.7	4042^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	13.1%		19.1	4083^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	12.7%	41	33.3		14.3			0.0	28.6		34.5	25.0	43.5				22.6	22.5	52.0				4.4			$15,042	$1,936	$13,107
Umphrey Lee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7808 Racine Dr	Dallas	75232	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-3900	431	33	13.2	97.7%	6 (1.4%)	183 (42.5%)	225 (52.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	66.1	1305^th of 4651 public elementary schools	71.9%		20.8	3993^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	14.6%	2688	35.0	28.6	51.5	33.3	0.0	20.0	42.9		51.5	76.3	47.1				45.5	67.9	50.0				35.6			$13,975	$1,887	$12,088
KIPP Destiny Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	3663 W Camp Wisdom Rd	Dallas	75237	Dallas County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 323-4220	413	22	18.7	95.6%	0 (0.0%)	369 (89.3%)	37 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)								(n/a)																								$10,405	$1,269	$9,136

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