Desoto West Middle vs Uplift Gradus Prep Ps
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desoto West Middle
Desoto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
Uplift Gradus Prep Ps
Desoto · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students
| Measure | Desoto West Middle Desoto, Texas | Uplift Gradus Prep Ps Desoto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1473 of 1,684 | #4148 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12260 of 15,369 | #41961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 370 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| city | Desoto | Desoto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desoto West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 24.6).
- •Uplift Gradus Prep Ps does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Desoto West Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Desoto West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 83.6%).
- •Uplift Gradus Prep Ps does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 21.8).
- •Uplift Gradus Prep Ps is the larger school with 597 students compared with 370.
- •Desoto West 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 Desoto West Middle better than Uplift Gradus Prep Ps?
On the Success Index (US), Desoto West Middle ranks higher (28.2 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 Desoto West Middle and Uplift Gradus Prep Ps?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Desoto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto West Middle: 370. Uplift Gradus Prep Ps: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto West Middle and Uplift Gradus Prep Ps rank in Texas?
Desoto West Middle is 1473rd of 1,684 and Uplift Gradus Prep Ps is 4148th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).