Upward Elementary School

Upward Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5
45 Education Dr,  Flat Rock, NC
Henderson County Schools
4.0
413 Students
B-
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School Details

Head of School
Mr Jason Joyce
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
26%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
37.7%
State Average
54.6%
Science
46.4%
State Average
68%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
281:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Hispanic
47.2%
White
38.7%
Black
4.8%
Two or more races
4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

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4.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/28/2025
The assistant principal Tyler Walker seemed more interested in his title and his truck. Questionable motives
5.0 parent
10/10/2018
I absolutely love this school. My children go out of district and I drive them to school each morning just because we were so impressed with the school. The staff mmembers are amazing and they truly care about the needs of each and every child
5.0 parent
11/27/2011
I am very impressed with this school. Throughout the years, I have seen very dedicated staff members. They differentiate instruction based on what your child needs. They also have many resources for students who are struggling. They work hard to reach every child no matter their circumstances.
5.0 parent
9/29/2011
Upward is such a wonderful school. Every teacher that I have come in contact with have been really great and the Principal is so dedicated and involved. I feel extremely lucky that both of my children attend this school.

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