Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men
Tel:
(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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men's student population of 491 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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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School Comparison
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men is 0.55, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4440 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 52% |
| Black | 48% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| 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, middle school and elementary school to Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men is Yes Prep - 5th Ward (0.3 miles away)
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- 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 - Houston Victory Preparatory K-8 Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 333 students
0.9 miles
2903 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77026
(713) 229-0560 0.9 K-8 333
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