Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men
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(713)226-2668
- Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men serves 491 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men's student population of 491 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 491 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men is ranked within the top 30% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1720 out of 7953 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 52% |
| Black | 48% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.63 |
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| Graduation Rate (16-17) | ≥50% | 89% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men is Yes Prep - 5th Ward (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Smith Education Center (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Yes Prep - 5th Ward Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 895 students
0.3 miles
1305 Benson St
Houston, TX 77020
(713)924-0602 0.3 6-12 895 - Houston Dogan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 610 students
0.7 miles
4202 Liberty Rd
Houston, TX 77026
(713)671-4110 0.7 PK-5 610 - Houston Atherton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 585 students
0.8 miles
2011 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713)671-4100 0.8 PK-5 585 - Houston Bruce Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 570 students
0.9 miles
510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713)226-4560 0.9 PK-5 570
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