Choosing the right middle school for your children can prove to be a daunting task. Middle school is when children start to flex their growing independence. This is a critical transition period for students. As they assert their independence, their responsibilities increase, they attend multiple classes and their academic performance are closely monitored and graded. Schools focus on preparing them for the more rigorous academic grind in high school.
When we compared Uplift Mighty Prep Middle School, which is a part of UPLIFT EDUCATION, with Uplift Ascend Prep Middle School, which is a part of UPLIFT EDUCATION, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Uplift Mighty Prep Middle School’s regular student population is 516 with a 18.1 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Uplift Ascend Prep Middle School is 401 students and a 16.9 students/teacher ratio.
Uplift Mighty Prep Middle School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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 57 in student achievement, 63 in school progress and 66 in closing performance gaps. It scored 64 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 Middle School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 65 in student achievement, 79 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 80 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 57 |
| Student Progress | 63 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 66 |
| Overall | 64 |
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 Middle School and Uplift Ascend Prep Middle School 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 Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 71.90% of student population, followed by African Americans (23.06%), Whites or Caucasians (2.33%), Asians (1.36%), Two or More Races (0.97%) and Native Americans (0.39%).
At Uplift Ascend Prep Middle School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 61.35% of student population, followed by African Americans (30.17%), Two or More Races (5.49%) and Whites or Caucasians (2.99%). There is no Asians and Native Americansstudents in the school.
Based on household incomes, Uplift Mighty Prep Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 88.95% compared to 87.03% at Uplift Ascend Prep Middle School.
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 Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 53.88% of its student population compared to 39.40% at Uplift Ascend Prep Middle School.
Uplift Mighty Prep Middle School has no gifted and talented student, while 13.76% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 52.13% students. Uplift Ascend Prep Middle School has no gifted and talented student, while 10.72% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 36.91% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 23.06% | 119 |
| Hispanic | 71.90% | 371 |
| White | 2.33% | 12 |
| Asian | 1.36% | 7 |
| Native American | 0.39% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 5 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 516 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 88.95% | 459 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 53.88% | 278 |
| Total Students | 100% | 516 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 30.17% | 121 |
| Hispanic | 61.35% | 246 |
| White | 2.99% | 12 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 5.49% | 22 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 401 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 87.03% | 349 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 39.40% | 158 |
| Total Students | 100% | 401 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 52.13% | 269 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 13.76% | 71 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.51% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 516 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 36.91% | 148 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 10.72% | 43 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 4.21% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 401 |
Uplift Mighty Prep Middle School's 28 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 1.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 5.3 years. Teachers at Uplift Ascend Prep Middle School, numbering 23 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 1 year with individual teaching experience averaging 5.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Uplift Mighty Prep Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, two teachers have worked for 11-20 years, four teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers. Uplift Ascend Prep Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, three teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Uplift Mighty Prep Middle School there are 19 female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
At Uplift Ascend Prep Middle School there are 15 female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by two teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has zero more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.99% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 8.39% | 2 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.29% | 4 |
| 1- 5 years | 47.55% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | 23.78% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 5.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 1.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.40% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 11.76% | 3 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.61% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.61% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 33.61% | 8 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 5.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 24 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 69.58% | 20 |
| Male Teachers | 30.07% | 9 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 63.87% | 15 |
| Male Teachers | 36.13% | 9 |
| School Admin | - | |
| School Support | 0 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 24 |
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