James Bowie Fine Arts Academy vs Uplift Grand Prep Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
Uplift Grand Prep Middle
Grand Prairie · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
| Measure | James Bowie Fine Arts Academy Grand Prairie, Texas | Uplift Grand Prep Middle Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3667 of 4,686 | #1115 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #38333 of 50,301 | #9981 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 618 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 51% |
| city | Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Uplift Grand Prep Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 30.3).
- •Uplift Grand Prep Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Uplift Grand Prep Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Uplift Grand Prep Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 92.1%).
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.8).
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is the larger school with 618 students compared with 446.
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is a public school while Uplift Grand Prep Middle 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 James Bowie Fine Arts Academy better than Uplift Grand Prep Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Uplift Grand Prep Middle ranks higher (39.3 vs 30.3 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 James Bowie Fine Arts Academy and Uplift Grand Prep Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Prairie and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy: 618. Uplift Grand Prep Middle: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Bowie Fine Arts Academy and Uplift Grand Prep Middle rank in Texas?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is 3667th of 4,686 and Uplift Grand Prep Middle is 1115th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).