- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Uplift Wisdom Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Uplift Wisdom Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480003013474Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uplift Wisdom Secondary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #45 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Uplift Wisdom Secondary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Wisdom Secondary ranks #45 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Uplift Education · Texas
NCES ID 480003013474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Uplift Wisdom Secondary grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 55.2 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 480003013474 · Dallas, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
493 enr · 9:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students)
Uplift Wisdom Secondary grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 55.2 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Uplift Wisdom Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uplift Heights
Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri
944 students
- Uplift Ascend
Uplift Ascend
864 students
- Uplift Educati
Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory
727 students
- Uplift Luna Pr
Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri
719 students
- Uplift Hampton
Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri
712 students
- This school
Uplift Wisdom Secondary
493 students
What this shows Uplift Wisdom Secondary reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uplift Wisdom Secondary compares
Uplift Wisdom Secondary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.9%
African American 30.8%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Uplift Wisdom Secondary is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Uplift Education reports $11,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Uplift Wisdom Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Ascend | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uplift Wisdom Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uplift Wisdom Secondary
How many students attend Uplift Wisdom Secondary?
Uplift Wisdom Secondary has 493 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Wisdom Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Wisdom Secondary is 9:1, which is 39% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Uplift Wisdom Secondary?
81.4% of students at Uplift Wisdom Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uplift Wisdom Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Uplift Wisdom Secondary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uplift Wisdom Secondary?
Uplift Wisdom Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Uplift Wisdom Secondary rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Wisdom Secondary ranks #45 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Uplift Education?
Besides Uplift Wisdom Secondary, Uplift Education also operates Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students), Uplift Ascend (864 students), and Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory (727 students). See the Uplift Education district page for the complete list.