Yes Prep - 5th Ward

1305 Benson St
Houston, TX 77020
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 940 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 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 940 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Yes Prep - 5th Ward ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Yes Prep - 5th Ward's student population of 940 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers

School Rankings

Yes Prep - 5th Ward ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yes Prep - 5th Ward is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4531 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
42%
41%
42%
51%
36%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yes Prep - 5th Ward's ranking?
Yes Prep - 5th Ward is ranked #4531 out of 8,188 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Yes Prep - 5th Ward?
940 students attend Yes Prep - 5th Ward.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Yes Prep - 5th Ward students are Hispanic, 6% 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 School District.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 940 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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