Cornerstone Academy vs Uplift Atlas Prep Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 355 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornerstone Academy
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
Uplift Atlas Prep Middle
Dallas · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
| Measure | Cornerstone Academy Houston, Texas | Uplift Atlas Prep Middle Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 1,684 | #1270 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #383 of 15,369 | #10884 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 423 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 38% |
| city | Houston | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornerstone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 34.9).
- •Cornerstone Academy does better on math proficiency (91% vs 38%).
- •Cornerstone Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 40%).
- •Cornerstone Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 87.4%).
- •Uplift Atlas Prep Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.1).
- •Cornerstone Academy is the larger school with 423 students compared with 422.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cornerstone Academy better than Uplift Atlas Prep Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cornerstone Academy ranks higher (88.7 vs 34.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cornerstone Academy and Uplift Atlas Prep Middle?
About 355 km in a straight line, between Houston and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornerstone Academy: 423. Uplift Atlas Prep Middle: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornerstone Academy and Uplift Atlas Prep Middle rank in Texas?
Cornerstone Academy is 15th of 1,684 and Uplift Atlas Prep Middle is 1270th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).