Serving 688 students in grades 6-10, Uplift Ascend Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 49:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Uplift Ascend Middle School's student population of 688 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
Uplift Ascend Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uplift Ascend Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5693 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Uplift Ascend Middle School is ranked #5693 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Uplift Ascend Middle School?
688 students attend Uplift Ascend Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Uplift Ascend Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uplift Ascend Middle School?
Uplift Ascend Middle School has a student ration of 49:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Ascend Middle School offer ?
Uplift Ascend Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Uplift Ascend Middle School part of?
Uplift Ascend Middle School is part of Uplift Education School District.
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