- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Uplift Ascend Middle
Federal NCES profile for Uplift Ascend Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480003014125Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uplift Ascend Middle earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #151 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Uplift Ascend Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Ascend Middle ranks #151 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Uplift Education · Texas
NCES ID 480003014125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-258 students YoY
Uplift Ascend Middle shrank from 688 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-37.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-258 students YoY 480003014125 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
401 enr · 28.6:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students)
Uplift Ascend Middle shrank from 688 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-37.5%). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Uplift Ascend Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uplift Heights
Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri
944 students
- Uplift Ascend
Uplift Ascend
864 students
- Uplift Educati
Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory
727 students
- Uplift Luna Pr
Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri
719 students
- Uplift Hampton
Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri
712 students
- This school
Uplift Ascend Middle
401 students
What this shows Uplift Ascend Middle reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uplift Ascend Middle compares
Uplift Ascend Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.6:1 | ▲ 95% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 95% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
African American 30.2%
Two or More 5.5%
White 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Uplift Ascend Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Uplift Education reports $11,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Uplift Ascend Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uplift Ascend | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uplift Ascend Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uplift Ascend Middle
How many students attend Uplift Ascend Middle?
Uplift Ascend Middle has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 258.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Ascend Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Ascend Middle is 28.6:1, which is 95% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Uplift Ascend Middle?
84.0% of students at Uplift Ascend Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uplift Ascend Middle?
The largest demographic group at Uplift Ascend Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uplift Ascend Middle?
Uplift Ascend Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Uplift Ascend Middle rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Ascend Middle ranks #151 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Uplift Education?
Besides Uplift Ascend Middle, Uplift Education also operates Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students), Uplift Ascend (864 students), and Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory (727 students). See the Uplift Education district page for the complete list.