Serving 947 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 947 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Yes Prep - 5th Ward's student population of 947 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
947 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yes Prep - 5th Ward 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 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4817 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #4817 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 89%.
How many students attend Yes Prep - 5th Ward?
947 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 18:1, 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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