Uplift Education operates open enrollment schools and is based in North Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 63.5% Hispanic and 78.7% economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools are public schools authorized by the State Board of Education, but unlike independent school districts, their school boards are appointed by their operators, not elected. They still must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and hold public board meetings.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Charter Schools
NCES Type
City-Large
ESC Region
Richardson
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$64,455
in 2025,
up
$15,953
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,339per year
+$12,765
since 2015
State204thof 1,081
Region39thof 102
Peers51stof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,382per year
+$10,157
since 2015
State136thof 1,182
Region31stof 109
Peers27thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$70,367per year
+$12,434
since 2015
State117thof 1,191
Region23rdof 109
Peers28thof 165
All teachers
$64,455per year
+$15,953
since 2015
State203rdof 1,201
Region33rdof 110
Peers38thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,339per year
State204thof 1,081
Region39thof 102
Peers51stof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,382per year
State136thof 1,182
Region31stof 109
Peers27thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$70,367per year
State117thof 1,191
Region23rdof 109
Peers28thof 165
All teachers
$64,455per year
State203rdof 1,201
Region33rdof 110
Peers38thof 169
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.