Serving 864 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Uplift Ascend Prep P.s. 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 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Uplift Ascend Prep P.s.'s student population of 864 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
864 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Uplift Ascend Prep P.s. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uplift Ascend Prep P.s. is 0.56, 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
#7079 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
57%
54%
Black
34%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uplift Ascend Prep P.s.'s ranking?
Uplift Ascend Prep P.s. is ranked #7079 out of 8,096 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Uplift Ascend Prep P.s.?
864 students attend Uplift Ascend Prep P.s..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Uplift Ascend Prep P.s. students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Uplift Ascend Prep P.s.?
Uplift Ascend Prep P.s. has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Ascend Prep P.s. offer ?
Uplift Ascend Prep P.s. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Uplift Ascend Prep P.s. part of?
Uplift Ascend Prep P.s. is part of Uplift Education School District.
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