Serving 933 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - 5th Ward ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 933 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yes Prep - 5th Ward's student population of 933 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
933 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Motto
'Say YES to Opportunities!'
School Rankings
Yes Prep - 5th Ward ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yes Prep - 5th Ward is 0.15, 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
#4484 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Titans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yes Prep - 5th Ward's ranking?
Yes Prep - 5th Ward is ranked #4484 out of 8,096 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yes Prep - 5th Ward?
The graduation rate of Yes Prep - 5th Ward is 90-94%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Yes Prep - 5th Ward?
933 students attend Yes Prep - 5th Ward.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Yes Prep - 5th Ward students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yes Prep - 5th Ward?
Yes Prep - 5th Ward has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - 5th Ward offer ?
Yes Prep - 5th Ward offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - 5th Ward part of?
Yes Prep - 5th Ward is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - 5th Ward located?
Yes Prep - 5th Ward is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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