Serving 1,038 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - Southwest ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,038 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yes Prep - Southwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yes Prep - Southwest's student population of 1,038 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,038 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yes Prep - Southwest ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yes Prep - Southwest is 0.11, 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
#3594 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
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 Yes Prep - Southwest's ranking?
Yes Prep - Southwest is ranked #3594 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yes Prep - Southwest?
The graduation rate of Yes Prep - Southwest is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Yes Prep - Southwest?
1,038 students attend Yes Prep - Southwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Yes Prep - Southwest students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Southwest?
Yes Prep - Southwest has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Southwest offer ?
Yes Prep - Southwest offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - Southwest part of?
Yes Prep - Southwest is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - Southwest located?
Yes Prep - Southwest is located in the Garden Place To Almeda neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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