Choosing the best possible elementary school is critical to a child’s foundational development. In Texas, public school districts adopt curriculum standards set by the State Board of Education. The current standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, outline what students should be able to learn and do in each course or grade. The curriculum is structured around the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, music and reading.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two below average elementary schools: Uplift Mighty Prep Ps and Uplift Ascend Prep Ps. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the UPLIFT EDUCATION.
Uplift Mighty Prep Ps has a regular student population of 554 with a 18.5 students/teacher ratio while Uplift Ascend Prep Ps has 864 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18.2 students/teacher ratio.
Uplift Mighty Prep Ps was accorded a State accountability rating of F (0-59) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 55 in student achievement, 57 in school progress and 62 in closing performance gaps. It scored 59 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Uplift Ascend Prep Ps also was stamped a State accountability rating of F. The school posted 53 in student achievement, 58 in school progress, 62 in closing performance gaps and 59 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
F
Fail
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 55 |
| Student Progress | 57 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 62 |
| Overall | 59 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Distinction Designations for Uplift Mighty Prep Ps and Uplift Ascend Prep Ps are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Uplift Mighty Prep Ps is Hispanics who make up nearly 71.30% of student population, followed by African Americans (24.55%), Asians (1.81%), Two or More Races (1.26%) and Whites or Caucasians (1.08%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Uplift Ascend Prep Ps, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 56.94% of student population, followed by African Americans (34.38%), Two or More Races (5.56%), Whites or Caucasians (2.66%), Asians (0.23%) and Native Americans (0.12%).
Based on household incomes, Uplift Mighty Prep Ps’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 92.60% compared to 85.88% at Uplift Ascend Prep Ps.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Uplift Mighty Prep Ps has a slightly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 49.10% of its student population compared to 30.09% at Uplift Ascend Prep Ps.
Uplift Mighty Prep Ps has no gifted and talented student, while 12.45% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 47.65% students. Uplift Ascend Prep Ps has no gifted and talented student, while 8.22% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 26.97% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 24.55% | 136 |
| Hispanic | 71.30% | 395 |
| White | 1.08% | 6 |
| Asian | 1.81% | 10 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 554 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 92.60% | 513 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 49.10% | 272 |
| Total Students | 100% | 554 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 34.38% | 297 |
| Hispanic | 56.94% | 492 |
| White | 2.66% | 23 |
| Asian | 0.23% | 2 |
| Native American | 0.12% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5.56% | 48 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 864 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 85.88% | 742 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 30.09% | 260 |
| Total Students | 100% | 864 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 47.65% | 264 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 12.45% | 69 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.34% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 554 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 26.97% | 233 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 8.22% | 71 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.11% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 864 |
30 teachers employed at Uplift Mighty Prep Ps have been teaching in the school for an average of about 2.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 5.2 years. The 47 teachers at Uplift Ascend Prep Ps have been serving the school for an average of 1.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 4.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Uplift Mighty Prep Ps no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 11 beginning teachers. Uplift Ascend Prep Ps no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, four teachers have worked for 11-20 years, four teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 17 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Uplift Mighty Prep Ps there are 26 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Uplift Ascend Prep Ps there are 42 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by 18 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has seven staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 15.00% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.00% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.33% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 36.67% | 11 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 5.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 4.21% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 8.42% | 4 |
| 6 - 10 years | 9.05% | 4 |
| 1- 5 years | 42.11% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 36.21% | 17 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 4.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 1.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 86.67% | 26 |
| Male Teachers | 13.33% | 4 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 89.47% | 43 |
| Male Teachers | 10.53% | 5 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 18 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
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