The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in English language arts. The lowest is 27% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Uplift White Rock Hills Prep
Uplift White Rock Hills Prep is a charter school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade in Dallas, located in the 75228 zip code on the east side of the city. It is part of Uplift Education, a network of charter schools operating across the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The school enrolls a school-sized cohort with a student body that is predominantly Hispanic and Black, and a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, making this a campus serving economically disadvantaged students.
On state assessments administered in 2024-25, the school shows uneven performance across grades and subjects. In third-grade math, proficiency fell below a third of tested students. Fourth-grade data is sparse due to very small Spanish-language test enrollment. Fifth grade shows stronger math performance, with about two-thirds of students reaching proficiency, but English language arts proficiency in fifth grade sits at just over half, and science proficiency in that grade falls to roughly a quarter of students. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Dallas County school districts, reflecting that despite grade-level variation, the aggregate results are competitive within the county.
The pattern suggests that while the school produces some strong results, particularly in upper-grade math, it faces notable challenges in science and third-grade math. A parent looking at this data may want to ask the school directly about the lower third-grade math outcomes and what instructional support or intervention strategies are in place to help younger students build foundational numeracy skills. The science proficiency gap in fifth grade is also worth understanding in context; state testing in science captures only one grade level here, so trends are not visible in the data provided.
The school serves a young population, with every grade from pre-K through fifth present and fairly balanced enrollment. Given the charter status and the economic composition, families choosing this school are likely looking for an alternative to traditional district schools, or selecting based on school culture, location, or transportation convenience. The neighborhood in southeast Dallas near White Rock Lake is a moderate-income residential area where housing values and rental costs sit below state and national benchmarks. Dallas itself is experiencing rapid development and population growth, with new residential construction and job creation drawing families to the metro region, though the immediate White Rock Hills area reflects more established, mixed-income character.
Uplift Education as a network recently shifted toward career and technical education pathways, converting one high school into a dedicated healthcare institute with clinical partnerships through Baylor Scott & White Health. While White Rock Hills serves only elementary grades and is unaffected by that change, it sits within a district now emphasizing both college prep and skilled-trades outcomes. For families thinking about long-term pathway, this signals the network's direction. The school's own program offerings and pedagogy details were not available in the provided data, so a parent would benefit from visiting the campus or consulting the school's website to understand classroom approach, enrichment offerings, and the peer environment directly.
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