Serving 937 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - West 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 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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: 937 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yes Prep - West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yes Prep - West's student population of 937 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
937 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yes Prep - West 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 - West is 0.27, 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
#5143 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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 - West's ranking?
Yes Prep - West is ranked #5143 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Yes Prep - West often compared to?
Yes Prep - Westis often viewed alongside schools like Yes Prep - Gulfton, Pin Oak Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yes Prep - West?
The graduation rate of Yes Prep - West is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Yes Prep - West?
937 students attend Yes Prep - West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Yes Prep - West students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yes Prep - West?
Yes Prep - West has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - West offer ?
Yes Prep - West offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - West part of?
Yes Prep - West is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - West located?
Yes Prep - West is located in the Chinatown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Chinatown.
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