Thomas J Rusk Middle vs Uplift Williams Prep Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas J Rusk Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
373 students
Uplift Williams Prep Middle
Dallas · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
532 students
| Measure | Thomas J Rusk Middle Dallas, Texas | Uplift Williams Prep Middle Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1407 of 1,684 | #561 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11739 of 15,369 | #6121 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 373 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 74% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Uplift Williams Prep Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 31.0).
- •Uplift Williams Prep Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •Uplift Williams Prep Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Uplift Williams Prep Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 94.1%).
- •Thomas J Rusk Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •Uplift Williams Prep Middle is the larger school with 532 students compared with 373.
- •Thomas J Rusk Middle is a public school while Uplift Williams 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 Thomas J Rusk Middle better than Uplift Williams Prep Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Uplift Williams Prep Middle ranks higher (57.1 vs 31.0 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 Thomas J Rusk Middle and Uplift Williams Prep Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas J Rusk Middle: 373. Uplift Williams Prep Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas J Rusk Middle and Uplift Williams Prep Middle rank in Texas?
Thomas J Rusk Middle is 1407th of 1,684 and Uplift Williams Prep Middle is 561st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).