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Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy vs. Uplift Grand Secondary

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School Overview

School
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
300 W Kiest Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Uplift Grand Secondary
300 E Church St
Dallas, TX 75247
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Uplift Grand Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,468 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy 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 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
PK-12
6-8
Total Students
2,468 students
479 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Uplift Grand Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Uplift Grand Secondary.
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Uplift Grand Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Faith Family Academy School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Grand Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Uplift Education School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#8042 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#6270 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Uplift Grand Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Faith Family Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Uplift Grand Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Uplift Education School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
43%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Faith Family Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Uplift Grand Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Uplift Education School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Faith Family Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Uplift Grand Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Uplift Education School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Faith Family Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Uplift Grand Secondary by grade.
Pre-K Students
161
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Kindergarten Students
135
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Grade 1 Students
161
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Grade 2 Students
164
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Grade 3 Students
164
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Grade 4 Students
168
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Grade 5 Students
160
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Grade 6 Students
191
143
Grade 7 Students
228
159
Grade 8 Students
217
177
Grade 9 Students
216
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Grade 10 Students
180
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Grade 11 Students
168
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Grade 12 Students
155
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Uplift Grand Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Uplift Education School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
78%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Faith Family Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Uplift Grand Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Uplift Education School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
20%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Faith Family Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Uplift Grand Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Uplift Education School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Faith Family Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Uplift Grand Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Uplift Education School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Faith Family Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Uplift Grand Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Uplift Education School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Faith Family Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Uplift Grand Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Uplift Education School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Faith Family Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Uplift Grand Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Uplift Education School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Faith Family Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Uplift Grand Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Uplift Education School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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