YES Prep Northline is a charter middle school. It is a part of the YES Prep network, the 17th campus. The mascot is Revolutionaries. It opened its doors in 2017 with 6th grade students. Its 101,000 square feet school facility was originally a hospital which opened in the early 1960s.
Serving 1,004 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - Northline 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,004 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yes Prep - Northline's student population of 1,004 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,004 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
2017
School Rankings
Yes Prep - Northline 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 - Northline is 0.06, 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
#4914 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yes Prep - Northline's ranking?
Yes Prep - Northline is ranked #4914 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Yes Prep - Northline?
1,004 students attend Yes Prep - Northline.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Yes Prep - Northline students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Northline?
Yes Prep - Northline has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Northline offer ?
Yes Prep - Northline offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - Northline part of?
Yes Prep - Northline is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - Northline located?
Yes Prep - Northline is located in the Northside And Northline neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 18 other public schools located in Northside And Northline.
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