D A Hulcy STEAM Middle vs Uplift Gradus Prep Ps
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D A Hulcy STEAM Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
400 students
Uplift Gradus Prep Ps
Desoto · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students
| Measure | D A Hulcy STEAM Middle Dallas, Texas | Uplift Gradus Prep Ps Desoto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #769 of 1,684 | #4148 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7763 of 15,369 | #41961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Dallas | Desoto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D A Hulcy STEAM Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 24.6).
- •D A Hulcy STEAM Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •D A Hulcy STEAM Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Uplift Gradus Prep Ps does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 93.3%).
- •D A Hulcy STEAM Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.7).
- •Uplift Gradus Prep Ps is the larger school with 597 students compared with 400.
- •D A Hulcy STEAM Middle is a public school while Uplift Gradus Prep Ps is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 D A Hulcy STEAM Middle better than Uplift Gradus Prep Ps?
On the Success Index (US), D A Hulcy STEAM Middle ranks higher (49.4 vs 24.6 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 D A Hulcy STEAM Middle and Uplift Gradus Prep Ps?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Desoto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D A Hulcy STEAM Middle: 400. Uplift Gradus Prep Ps: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D A Hulcy STEAM Middle and Uplift Gradus Prep Ps rank in Texas?
D A Hulcy STEAM Middle is 769th of 1,684 and Uplift Gradus Prep Ps is 4148th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).