Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Uplift Delmas Morton Preparatory 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
43%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
73%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
7%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted23.5%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Uplift Delmas Morton Preparatory?
179 students attend Uplift Delmas Morton Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Uplift Delmas Morton Preparatory students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Uplift Delmas Morton Preparatory offer ?
Uplift Delmas Morton Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Uplift Delmas Morton Preparatory part of?
Uplift Delmas Morton Preparatory is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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