Upward Elementary School vs. Dana Elementary School
Should I attend Upward Elementary School or Dana Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Upward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Upward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dana Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
421 students
392 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1950 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1775 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
83
70
Grade 1 Students
49
64
Grade 2 Students
64
63
Grade 3 Students
69
51
Grade 4 Students
76
79
Grade 5 Students
80
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
48%
53%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
39%
41%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
