Serving 1,051 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - Gulfton 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,051 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yes Prep - Gulfton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Yes Prep - Gulfton's student population of 1,051 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,051 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yes Prep - Gulfton ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yes Prep - Gulfton is 0.19, 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
#5602 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 - Gulfton's ranking?
Yes Prep - Gulfton is ranked #5602 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Yes Prep - Gulfton often compared to?
Yes Prep - Gulftonis often viewed alongside schools like Yes Prep - West, Pin Oak Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yes Prep - Gulfton?
The graduation rate of Yes Prep - Gulfton is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Yes Prep - Gulfton?
1,051 students attend Yes Prep - Gulfton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Yes Prep - Gulfton students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Gulfton?
Yes Prep - Gulfton has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Gulfton offer ?
Yes Prep - Gulfton offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - Gulfton part of?
Yes Prep - Gulfton is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc School District.
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