Serving 372 students in grades 6-12, Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men's student population of 372 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men 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 Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men is 0.52, 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
#5474 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
57%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men's ranking?
Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men is ranked #5474 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men?
The graduation rate of Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men is 90%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men?
372 students attend Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men?
Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men offer ?
Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men part of?
Mickey Leland College Prep For Young Men is part of Houston ISD School District.
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