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Uplift Meridian
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving Southeast Fort Worth
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About Our School
Uplift Meridian Preparatory is part of Uplift Education, the largest charter school network in North Texas. Our beautiful campus is located in southeast Fort Worth and was built to allow more students to attend nearby, nationally-recognized Uplift Mighty for middle school and high school. Uplift Mighty is nationally recognized as one of the top high schools in the nation (students at Uplift Meridian will receive automatic admission to Uplift Mighty when moving from 5th to 6th grade). We are proud of our small school feel and tight-knit community of families. Schedule a tour to see for yourself how we are raising the expectations for education!
Schedule a tour to see for yourself how we are raising the expectations for education!
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Tuition cost:
Free
Founded:
2012
Grades:
Pre-K - 5th
Students Served:
450
Mascot:
Wildcat
Uniforms:
Yes
Map/Directions:
STAAR Results:
Academics at Uplift Meridian
We start with strong academics that tie lessons to real world situations. Then we cater the lessons to your child’s unique needs. Your child will be learning exactly what they are prepared to learn while being challenged to grow.
This school is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate® (IB®) Primary Years Program (PYP) to every student. What is IB®? The IB® PYP programs help our youngest students thrive academically while also:
- Learning how the world works and their place in it.
- Understanding how to express themselves.
- Obtaining the skills to organize themselves and manage their time.
After 5th grade, Uplift students will progress to an Uplift middle and high school where they will continue with the IB® middle years and diploma programs.
Programs at Uplift Meridian
Social and Emotional Learning
Our social and emotional learning programs are raising the bar for SEL in education. We understand the importance of creating an environment of stability, belonging, and safety for every scholar. At Uplift, students grow their social and emotional maturity thanks to:
- Daily lessons that help build character, empathy, and positive relationships.
- Frequent surveys that provide feedback to teachers and staff to identify emotional concerns with students.
- Licensed behavioral counselors on every campus.
Clubs & Extracurriculars
Clubs help students explore their interests, build social skills, and discover passions that might influence future career paths or lifelong hobbies. Club offerings can change from year to year based on the interests of students, but currently some of the offerings include:
- Art
- Gardening
- Flag Football
- Cheerleading
- Student Council
Safety
The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. Whether that is physical safety, health safety, or emotional safety, we’ve got you covered. Each Uplift campus features:
- Gated and fenced campuses
- Locked lobbies with electronic access
- Security cameras
- Locked exterior and classroom doors
- Police officers on campus
After School Program
We have great before and after school solutions for busy working families provided by Champions. This high-quality program combines fun and learning, together with safety and convenience right inside the school for grades K-8th. From art, dramatic play, math and science to problem-solving, language, motor skills and more, we help your child continue learning and developing essential life skills – whether school is in session or not.
Dual Language Program
This school is proud to offer a one-way dual language program for its Pre-K and Kindergarten students. In our one-way dual language program, Spanish-speaking students acquire proficiency in two program languages, English and Spanish. A one-way program consists of scholars who are fluent in the partner language (Spanish) and qualify for language services.
Seats are limited and spots are offered after acceptance to an Uplift school offering dual language. Learn more about dual language programming.
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The Uplift Education Difference
Discover Uplift's unique approach to education, designed to empower students to excel. Our differences not only set us apart—they pave the way for exceptional futures.
- Academics that connect learning with real-world concepts and ideas.
- Life skills needed to be successful in school and beyond.
- Caring teachers and personalized learning help every child achieve their full potential.
- Social and emotional learning in every day lessons builds character and healthy relationships.
- College and career preparation to support whatever path our students choose.
- Support for alums after graduation through college and career decisions.
100%
College acceptance for more than 20 years
4X
national average for college degree attainment
13%
Higher than state average for college preparedness
$23k
Higher average salaries for Uplift alums
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Each week until the end of the year we will be putting a spotlight on some of our 5th Wildcats! Some have been here since Pre-Kindergarten and some just joined us this year, but they've all made great memories. Let's learn about De'Sedrick, Lyla, Christopher, Abigail, Giovanni, Dakota, and Caleah! #upliftmeridianscholarculture #MakeEmBelieve #Classof2024
Uplift Meridian would like to thank our amazing Operations team for their hard work and dedication to our scholars and campus as a whole. Our wildcat family appreciates your hard work and dedication! #operationappreciationday #UpliftMeridianScholarCulture
🐄 We're thrilled to share that a trained instructor from Southwest-Southland Dairy Farm joined our wildcats today! Our scholars had an amazing experience diving into the world of dairy farming. 🥛 #DairyFarmExcitement #upliftmeridianscholarculture
Each week until the end of the year we will be putting a spotlight on some of our 5th Wildcats! Some have been here since Pre-Kindergarten and some just joined us this year, but they've all made great memories. Let's learn about Alexandra and Martin! #upliftmeridianscholarculture #MakeEmBelieve #Classof2024
Map & Directions
- 1801 S Beach St, Fort Worth, TX 76105
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Located in southeast Fort Worth just east of 287 at Avenue J and S. Beach St.