Serving 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Uplift Meridian Prep P.s. 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Uplift Meridian Prep P.s. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Uplift Meridian Prep P.s.'s student population of 461 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Campus Size
25 acres
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Uplift Meridian Prep P.s. 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 Meridian Prep P.s. is 0.50, 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
#6169 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
63%
54%
Black
33%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Uplift Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uplift Meridian Prep P.s.'s ranking?
Uplift Meridian Prep P.s. is ranked #6169 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Uplift Meridian Prep P.s.?
461 students attend Uplift Meridian Prep P.s..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Uplift Meridian Prep P.s. students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Uplift Meridian Prep P.s.?
Uplift Meridian Prep P.s. has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Meridian Prep P.s. offer ?
Uplift Meridian Prep P.s. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Uplift Meridian Prep P.s. part of?
Uplift Meridian Prep P.s. is part of Uplift Education School District.
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